1. Beth Burton 8/20/10 World History
My History
Beth Burton
8/20/10
World History

2. May 5th 1975
I was born in Downey California to Frank and Marilyn Burton.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens in Virginia.

3. 1980
The United States Olympic Hockey Team defeats the Soviet Union in the semifinals of the Winter Olympics, in the Miracle on Ice.
I got my first bike. Check out the sweet banana seat and training wheels.

4. 1984 The Soviet Union Boycotts the Olympics held in Los Angeles
Fall in love with History thanks to my 2nd grade teacher Ms. Clark.
The Soviet Union Boycotts the Olympics held in Los Angeles

5. 1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison after twenty-seven years.
Sophomore year at Warren High School, break school record at the first meet of the year.
Nelson Mandela is released from prison after twenty-seven years.

6. 1993 Bill Clinton becomes 42nd President of the United States.
Senior year of High School. Get scholarship to CSU Northridge. Senior Athlete of the Year.
Bill Clinton becomes 42nd President of the United States.

7. 1998
Senior year of college. Become a 3 time All American and multiple school record holder.
The first Euro coins are minted in France.

8. 2001 Start Student Teaching at Bidwell Jr. High school.
Terrorists attack the World Trade Center in New York.

9. 2005 Begin coaching at Chico State
Pope John Paul II dies; over 4 million people travel to the Vatican to mourn him
Begin coaching at Chico State

10. 2007
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is released and sells over 11 million copies in the first 24 hours, becoming the fastest selling book in history
Got Braces

11. 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, won by Spain.
Chico State Track Teams win conference Championships
FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, won by Spain.