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**Mallory Plotner **    On August 11, 1995, she was born in New Delhi, India. She was born on a Friday, and only weighed 3 pounds.  August 11, 1856 - On this day, a hurricane hit Louisiana Coast. More then 400 were killed. This hurricane isn't named because this was before scientist started to name the hurricanes. It started in the Southeastern part of the Gulf of Mexico.

August 11, 1871 - Clement Studebaker Jr., was born in 1871, in South Boud, Indiana. Clement Studebaker Sr., was the founder of the Studbakers Brothers Manufacturing Company. It's the largest business of horse-drawn cars. Studebaker Jr., will join the family business eventually.

August 11, 1915 - Jean Parker was born in 1915, in Deer Lodge, Montana. She was an actress, and she starred in movies such as //Beyond Tomorrow// and //Little Women.// She was also on of eighteen children.

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August 11, 1919 - Germany adopted the Weimar Constituion. Friedrich Ebert, President of the German government, signed the new Constitution. Although sighing it seemed to lessen the chance of survival Germany had.

August 11, 1921 - Alex Palmer Haley was born on this day, and he was born in Itchaca, NY. He was raised by his grandmother in Henning, TN. he then became a college professor and writer. His most well known book is //__Roots.__//



 August 11, 1943 - During World War II, the Germans started to make the people of Sicily evacuate. The German were in Sicily since the beinning of the war. The Germans, however, could not hold the position when a General by the name of S. Patton showed up with his 7th Army, and another General by the name of Bernard Montgomery showed up with his 8th Army.

August 11, 1954 - On this day the wonderful musician Joe Jackson was born in Burton-on-Trenton, England. At the age of 11, he played to vioin so he could avoid playing sports because of his asthma. He was also a pianist, and went to London's Royal Academy of Music. He made 5 albums during his career, and he won his first Grammy for his instrumental album called //Symphony No 1.//

August 11, 1954 - Prince Hussein, of Jordanian, takes the throne. He ruled for 5 decades and in that time he kept a good relationsship with the West. He also developed an economy for Jordan. When he died in 1999, he was known as the longest-serving executive of the 20th century.

August 11, 1965 - The new Ford Bronco was introduced. It was competing against the Jeep's C-15 and the International Harvester's Scout. The classic Bronco was around for 12 years. In 1966, 1,800 cars were produced.

 August 11, 1966 - The next car made its debut, and it was the Chevy Camaro. It was first driven out in Ohio, at the manufacturing plant. When it first came out, it only cost $2,444 for the sic-cylinder engine.



August 11, 1970 - During the Vietnam War, The U.S. Units had a lardger responsibility lifted off their shoulders. The Souther Vietnamese troops covered the boarder between Cambodian and Laotian. THe Souther Vietnamese wanted to resume responsibility for the war.

August 11, 1984 - President Ronald Reagan joked about bombing Russia. During a practice speech he said, "I've signed the paper that will have Russia outlawed forever. We start bombing Russia in 5 minutes." Most thought listened to his joke and dismissed it, however it created a bigger thension between Russia and the U.S.

August 11, 1994 - The World Series was cancelled on this date in the year 1994. THe major Leagures striked because of financial issues. It was the first time in 89 years baseball did not crown a champion.

August 11, 1998 - In Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mitchell Johnson and Andrew Golden admitted they were the shooter on the schoolyard. The masacre happened on Mitchell's 14th birthday, and Andrew was 12 at the time. The two boys were charged with 5 counts of murder. They killed four classmates, a teacher, and ten others were wounded.

Population in 1995 - 262,764,948

Science Inventions: One science invention was the Java computer language was intevented.

Another science invention was the DVD player.

President and Vice President - Bill Clinton and Al Gore

World Series - Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Indians Score: 4-2

Superbowl - San Franscico 49ers and San Diego Chargers Score: 49-26

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