Main Timeline

Published: Tue Jan 16 2024

timeline
    title Francos life
    1969 : Born
    1995 : Mike
    2001 : Phil
    2002 : Mom (May 15) & Jim (May 11)
    2003 : Wolf & Paul
    2004 : Kenny
    2005 : Project Anaconda
    2007 : Heidi & Franco
    2008 : Italy
    2009 : ARDI
    2010 : Italy
    2011 : Preimer's Excellence Award - Nahanni with Heidi, Cowboy Way
    2012 : Dads Heart Attack, Kananaskis
    2013 : Greenhouse, Lloyd, PP Reunion, Kevin & Tracey, Woodchute, RV Rental, winterpeg FSTCOP, kittens
    2014 : Nahannni, Sult St Marie, Basement Reno, ang was here, winterpeg, Day Kitchen, Scott. DOn Strand, halifax
    2015 : Brent Mackie, promethues hinton, poop flood FMD, welcome Matt, scott, bye Kris, Ried Lake(ZF14), Hay River, Darrell, F150, ebike, banff, winterpeg
    2016 : Gene Seymour & Joyce, first grow tent, Kelowna, lacombe, New Camper, learn grader, spriong stock, Cat Camping 101, Hip Trip, YEG MRI, YEG, WISE/PSAAS, Kelowkna+Carl, Skelliween
    2017, Rachels wedding, Neal came up, Spring Stock. chicken jerk, Magic Butter Machine, last fishing with dad to polar. Kidneys no cancer, bought black tele, SHot Buffalo, Meet Baby Ziva, Husqy 55, Sault St Marie, Gord Downie
    2018 : Hertha, sarah cancer, Test drive new cat, Lego DnD, Nahanni with Jon Berry, Drone Licence, Spring Fever, st paddys with 5/3rds mad, Liz Visits, Nesh Married, 
    2019 : Elio & Fabio, ender 3
    2020 : Rob
    2022 : Dad & Kevin
    2023 : Doris Fire 69 & Fire ongMillMkII48x30+laserbeam+SLB
    2024 : NWAL Crash

2024

Janurary 2024

timeline
title January 2024
    2024-01-05 : Start the CnC Project at Locust/RDV
    2024-01-12 : Brutal cold hits, -50 truck freezes up.
    2024-01-17 : warms up to - 20 truck starts
            : I fly to YK for nephrology in Jetstream 32
    2024-01-19 : return from YK, DO late Jam with RDV and Jack
    2024-01-22 : Spoke with Joel in line at Northern about Avery.
                : Joel MSGS w/me about the drone repair corts.

    2024-01-23 : Joel EMTs me the money for the drone repairs.
    : NWAL Crash
        : other shit
        : stuff happens
    2024-01-24 : My FB Post about NWAL Crash
    2024-01-28 : See Bev for the first time since Joel's death.
                : Take Avery Flying W/Colter et al
                : Take avery to RDV to work on CNC
                : Drop him off, and set up Flying for next Sunday

February 2024

timeline
title February 2024
    2024-02-04 : Fly w/Avery & Colter 2pm-4pm @ rec

history: 1968

USA: Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4) USA: Apollo 8 orbits the Moon (December 21-27) Canada: Introduction of the Official Languages Act 1969

USA: Apollo 11 Moon landing (July 20) USA: Woodstock Music Festival (August 15-18) Canada: Official Languages Act enacted (September) 1970

Canada: October Crisis (October) USA: Kent State shootings (May 4) USA: First Earth Day celebrated (April 22) 1971

Canada: Adoption of the multiculturalism policy USA: Lowering of the voting age to 18 (26th Amendment) (July 1) USA: Intel releases the first microprocessor (November) 1972

USA: Watergate break-in (June 17) Canada: Summit Series against the Soviet Union (September) USA: Last manned moon landing (Apollo 17) (December) 1973

USA: Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (January 22) USA/Global: Yom Kippur War leads to oil crisis (October) Canada: Official Multiculturalism Policy announced (October 8) 1974

USA: President Richard Nixon resigns (August 9) Canada: Law of the Sea talks begin (November) Global: World's Fair Expo '74 in Spokane, USA 1975

USA: Fall of Saigon, end of the Vietnam War (April 30) USA: Microsoft founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen (April 4) Canada: Introduction of the Canadian Human Rights Act 1976

Canada: Montreal Olympics (July-August) USA: Viking 1 Mars landing (July 20) USA: Apple founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (April 1) 1977

USA: Elvis Presley dies (August 16) Global: First test-tube baby born (July 25) Canada: Canadian Human Rights Commission established 1978

Global: First IVF baby born (July 25) USA: Camp David Accords (September) Canada: Immigration Act, 1976 comes into effect 1979

USA: Iranian Hostage Crisis begins (November 4) USA: Three Mile Island nuclear accident (March 28) Global: Sony introduces the Walkman 1980

USA: Mount St. Helens eruption (May 18) Canada: Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope (April 12) USA: John Lennon assassinated (December 8)

1981

USA: First Space Shuttle launch, Columbia (April 12) USA: Assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan (March 30) Canada: Canada gains full sovereignty with the signing of the Canada Act by Queen Elizabeth II (April 17) 1982

USA: Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated in Washington, D.C. (November 13) Canada: The Constitution Act, 1982, patriates the Canadian Constitution Global: The Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina (April-June) 1983

USA: Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space (June 18) Global: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by the Soviet Union (September 1) USA: Introduction of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercial mobile phone 1984

Canada: Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space (October 5) USA: Apple Computer launches the Macintosh, revolutionizing personal computing (January 24) Global: Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, assassinated (October 31) 1985

USA/Canada: The North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Agreement is renewed Global: The wreck of the RMS Titanic is located in the North Atlantic Ocean (September 1) USA: Microsoft releases Windows 1.0 (November 20) 1986

USA: Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (January 28) Canada: Canadian dollar hits an all-time low against the US dollar (February) Global: Chernobyl nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union (April 26) 1987

USA: The "Black Monday" stock market crash (October 19) Canada: The Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is reached (October 4) Global: The first Intifada begins in the Gaza Strip and West Bank (December) 1988

Canada: Canada introduces the Apology Act, acknowledging wrongs to its Indigenous peoples USA: George H.W. Bush elected as President (November 8) Global: Pan Am Flight 103 is bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland (December 21) 1989

USA: The Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska (March 24) Global: The fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of the Cold War (November 9) Canada: The École Polytechnique massacre, a deadly shooting at an engineering school in Montreal (December 6) 1990

USA: The Hubble Space Telescope is launched into space (April 24) Canada: The Oka Crisis, a land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec (July-September) Global: Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years (February 11) 1991

USA: Operation Desert Storm begins in Iraq (January 17) Canada: The signing of the Charlottetown Accord, although it was later defeated in a referendum (October) Global: The Soviet Union is officially dissolved (December 26) 1992

USA: The Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of police officers in the beating of Rodney King (April 29) Canada: The cod fishing moratorium is announced, ending a centuries-old industry due to overfishing (July 2) Global: The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on climate change and sustainable development (June) 1993

USA: The signing of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (November 30) Canada: Jean Chrétien becomes Prime Minister (November 4) Global: The European Union is formally established by the Treaty of Maastricht (November 1)

1994

USA: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect (January 1) Global: The Rwandan Genocide begins (April 7) USA: The first version of the web browser Netscape Navigator is released, popularizing the internet 1995

Canada: The Quebec Referendum on independence results in a narrow victory for the "No" side (October 30) USA: The Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history at the time (April 19) Global: The establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) (January 1) 1996

USA: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is enacted, leading to significant media consolidation (February 8) Global: Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, is announced (July 5) Canada: The Canadian government apologizes to First Nations for residential schools 1997

Global: The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases, is adopted (December 11) USA: Pathfinder lands on Mars and sends back images (July 4) Canada: The Supreme Court rules that Quebec cannot legally secede without federal approval (August 20) 1998

USA: The impeachment of President Bill Clinton by the House of Representatives (December 19) Global: Google is founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin (September 4) Canada: The Supreme Court of Canada rules that same-sex couples should have the same rights as opposite-sex couples (May 20) 1999

Global: The Euro is introduced as the new currency for many European Union countries (January 1) USA: The Columbine High School massacre marks a turning point in awareness of school shootings (April 20) Canada: The creation of Nunavut, dividing the Northwest Territories and creating a new territory for the Inuit people (April 1) 2000

USA: The dot-com bubble bursts, leading to widespread losses for technology investments (March) Global: The United Nations Millennium Summit, where world leaders commit to the Millennium Development Goals (September) Canada: The Walkerton water crisis raises awareness about the importance of clean water regulations (May) Continuing to present day, the focus shifts towards more recent and potentially sensitive events, reflecting significant social, technological, and political changes:

2001

USA: The September 11 terrorist attacks lead to significant changes in U.S. and global security policies (September 11) Global: Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, is launched (January 15) Canada: Canada participates in the international coalition to combat terrorism following the 9/11 attacks 2002

Global: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for international crimes (July 1) Canada: The legalization of medical marijuana marks a shift in drug policy (July) USA: The No Child Left Behind Act is signed into law, significantly impacting U.S. education policy (January 8) 2003

Global: The Human Genome Project is completed, mapping all the genes in the human genome (April) USA: The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurs upon re-entry, killing all seven astronauts on board (February 1) Canada: The SARS outbreak in Toronto prompts a WHO travel advisory, highlighting the challenges of global health management (April) 2004

USA: Facebook is founded by Mark Zuckerberg and co-founders, revolutionizing social media (February 4) Global: The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami cause massive loss of life and destruction in 14 countries (December 26) Canada: Same-sex marriage is legalized in several provinces before being recognized nationwide in 2005

2005

USA: Hurricane Katrina causes widespread destruction in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, highlighting issues of emergency preparedness and response (August) Global: The Kyoto Protocol officially goes into effect, though without the participation of the USA (February 16) Canada: Same-sex marriage becomes legal nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act (July 20) 2006

USA: The video-sharing website YouTube is purchased by Google, illustrating the growing influence of online media (November) Canada: The Conservative Party, led by Stephen Harper, ends 12 years of Liberal rule in federal elections (January 23) Global: The social media platform Twitter is launched, becoming a significant tool for communication and news dissemination (July) 2007

Global: The iPhone is released, revolutionizing the smartphone industry and mobile computing (June) USA: The Great Recession begins, marked by a severe financial crisis and economic downturn (December) Canada: The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement begins implementation, offering compensation to survivors (September) 2008

USA: Barack Obama is elected as the first African American President of the United States (November 4) Global: The Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest and highest-energy particle collider, is activated (September 10) Canada: Canada officially apologizes to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples for the residential school system (June 11) 2009

Global: The H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the swine flu pandemic, affects millions worldwide (April) USA: The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is signed into law, marking a significant overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system (March 23, 2010) Canada: The Vancouver Winter Olympics are held, showcasing Canada on the global stage (February) 2010

Global: WikiLeaks releases classified U.S. military and diplomatic documents, sparking global debates on transparency and security (April) USA: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico becomes one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history (April 20) Canada: The G20 Toronto summit leads to massive protests and debates over economic policies and security measures (June) 2011

Global: The Arab Spring, a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions, spreads across the Arab world (beginning in December 2010) USA: The death of Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, is announced by President Obama (May 2) Canada: Canada's Conservative Party, led by Stephen Harper, achieves a majority government in federal elections (May 2) 2012

Global: The Higgs boson particle is discovered, providing key evidence to support the Standard Model of particle physics (July 4) USA: Hurricane Sandy causes widespread damage in the Caribbean, Bahamas, United States, and Canada (October) Canada: The Idle No More movement begins, focusing on Indigenous rights and environmental protection (December) 2013

Global: Edward Snowden leaks information about NSA's global surveillance programs, raising privacy and security concerns (June) USA: The Boston Marathon bombing occurs, leading to a nationwide discussion on terrorism and security (April 15) Canada: The Lac-Mégantic rail disaster results in 47 deaths and raises questions about transportation safety and regulation (July 6) 2014

Global: The Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa becomes a major health crisis, prompting international response efforts (March) USA: The Black Lives Matter movement gains national prominence following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri (August) Canada: A shooting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa sparks debates on national security and the threat of domestic terrorism (October 22) 2015

Global: The Paris Agreement on climate change is adopted, aiming to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (December 12) USA: Same-sex marriage is legalized nationwide by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26) Canada: Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party wins the federal election, ending nearly a decade of Conservative rule (October 19) 2016

USA: Donald Trump is elected as the 45th President of the United States, leading to widespread discussion about political polarization (November 8) Global: The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union (Brexit) in a landmark referendum (June 23) Canada: The Fort McMurray wildfires become one of the costliest disasters in Canadian history (May) 2017

Global: The #MeToo movement gains international attention, highlighting sexual harassment and assault in various industries (October) USA: The inauguration of Donald Trump as President sparks debates and protests regarding immigration, healthcare, and environmental policies (January 20) Canada: Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary with events across the country, reflecting on its history and future (July 1) 2018

Global: The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, offering unprecedented views and data of the universe (originally scheduled for March but has faced delays) USA: The Parkland school shooting leads to significant youth-led activism on gun control laws (February 14) Canada: Canada legalizes recreational cannabis, becoming the second country in the world to do so (October 17) 2019

Global: The COVID-19 pandemic begins, leading to worldwide lockdowns, economic disruptions, and a significant death toll (identified in December, with widespread impact in 2020) USA: The first impeachment of President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives (December 18) Canada: The re-election of Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, though the Liberal Party forms a minority government (October 21) 2020

Global: The COVID-19 pandemic causes global health crisis, economic downturns, and changes to daily life (ongoing throughout the year) USA: The death of George Floyd sparks global protests against racism and police brutality (May 25) Canada: The Canadian government implements significant measures to combat COVID-19, including travel restrictions and economic support programs 2021

USA: Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States (January 20) Global: The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines begins, offering hope for an end to the pandemic (ongoing throughout the year) Canada: Discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school sites reignites discussions on reconciliation and justice for Indigenous peoples 2022

Global: The Russian invasion of Ukraine begins, leading to international condemnation and significant geopolitical tensions (February 24) USA: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending federal protection for abortion rights (June 24) Canada: Canada announces significant climate action plans and investments in renewable energy to combat climate change

Canada: Freedom Convoy Protests in Ottawa against COVID-19 vaccine mandates led to the first invocation of the Emergencies Act since its establishment. Canda: Bank of Canada Bank Rate Increases: Seven increases throughout the year to combat inflation, significantly impacting the economy and real estate market. Global: The Passing of Queen Elizabeth: Marking the end of an era for Britain's longest-reigning monarch and reflecting on Canada's ties to the monarchy. 2023 Global: Historic Heatwaves - The Northern Hemisphere experienced the warmest summer on record, underlining the urgent need for global climate action. USA: ??? Canada: Widespread Wildfires: Significant wildfires affected air quality and led to evacuations, highlighting the impact of climate change. Record-breaking Summer Heat: Canada's hottest summer on record contributed to global temperature highs and emphasized the effects of global warming.