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Trever Hess

At 6:00 pm on Friday May 26, 1995 Trever Hess born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He was 17 inches tall and weighed 4 lbs 3 oz. the weather was perfect with an average of 71 degrees Farenheit and no precipitation

On May 26, 1942 there was a huge tank battle at Bir Hakeem. It was the British army vs. the African corps. This was one of the many battles that occured in World War II.

On May 26, 1943 there was an uprising in Amsterdam, New Holland. The Jews being held prisoner there rebelled against their German captors.

On May 26, 1943 The U.S. army recieved a letter from General Alexander, the commander of the U.S. army in Africa during World War II. The letter commended them for driving the Germans out of North Africa.

On May 26, 1944 The U.S. dropped fire bombs on Tokyo, Japan. Later in the war the U.S. would drop nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasawki. Both of them are in Japan.

On May 26, 1991 The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trailblazers 116-95 in game 6 of the NBA playoffs. this secured their spot in the finals. Which they lost to the Bulls.

On May 26, 1995 Serbia bombed Bosnia. This was because Bosnia had left Yugoslavia earlier in the year.

In the 1995-1996 regular season the Chicago Bulls went 72-10. This will probably be the best record ever. In 1995 the top money making movie wasToy Story. It made $191,773,049 that year. The second highest money maker was Batman Forever that made $183,497,904. In 1995 The actor of the year was Nicholas Cage in the movie Leaving Las Vegas. The best actress was Susan Sarandon in Dead Man Walking. The best director was Mel Gibson in Braveheart.

The number one song in 1995 was "I Know" by Dionne Farris. The top album of the year was "Cracked Rear View Mirror" by Hootie and the Blowfish.

The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner was Eddie George. He was a runnung back for the Ohio State Buckeyes.This award is given to the best college football player of the year.

In the 1995 All-Star game the NL defeated the AL by a score of 3-2. The game was held in Texas Rangers stadium.

In the 1995 NBA draft the first overall pick went to the Golden State Warriors. They picked Joe Smith from Maryland University. He was a 6'10'' forward that was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

The average cost of a home in 1995 was $58,700. the median household income was $34,076.00. the cost of a gallon of gas cost $1.16.

Here are some general facts from 1995

Population of U.S.: 262,764,948 Science event: element Roentgenium discovered Science event: On August 19,1995 a tidal wave crashed into Morroco killing 136 people. President and vice president: the president was Bill Clinton and the VP was Al Gore. winner of the world series:Atlanta Braves defeated Cleveland Indians in 6 games Winner of Superbowl: San Francisco 49ers defeated San Diego Chargers 49-26 media type="youtube" key="Ulq3QOz7pVg" height="344" width="425"