Unit II: Timeline Project
Welcome to my Unit II Timeline Project.
My name is Sydney Holdridge. I am in 4th block Media Arts.
1954-01-01 00:00:00
The Regency Radio
The Regency Radio was the first commercially manufactured transistor radio. It was popular because of its small size and portability. The device demonstrated the use of transistors for consumer electronics
1958-08-12 00:00:00
Judy Entered High School
Judy attended Columbus High School, which is a Liberal Arts Magnet school in Columbus, Georgia. In the 2006–2007 school year it was ranked #1 school in the state. In 2012, Columbus High School was awarded Gold Status in the "2012 Best High Schools in the Nation".
1960-01-01 01:29:17
Judy Bought Music From Record Stores
A record store is a retail outlet that sells vinyl records. A vinyl record, commonly known as a "record", is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat polyvinyl chloride (previously shellac) disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc.
1960-01-09 01:29:17
Judy's Favorite Actress
Judy's favorite actress was Audrey Hepburn. She was recognized as a film and fashion icon. Hepburn was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema and has been placed in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.
1960-06-24 01:29:17
Judy's Favorite Movie
Judy's favorite movie was Gone With The Wind. The movie is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer-winning 1936 novel. Set in the 19th-century American South, the film tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes, who is married to his cousin, Melanie Hamilton, to her marriage to Rhett Butler. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, the story is told from the perspective of white Southerners.
1960-06-24 01:29:17
Judy's Favorite Television Show
Judy's favorite show was American Bandstand. The show featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by Dick Clark. The show's popularity helped Dick Clark become an American media mogul and inspired similar long-running music programs, such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops.
1963-01-01 00:00:00
Compact Cassette
The Compact Cassette is a tape recorder that uses a magnetic tape recording format for audio recording and playback. They offer high-fidelity sound in a small, easy-to-use format.
1982-01-01 12:57:57
CD Players
CD (compact disc) players were created in 1982. A CD player is an electronic device that plays audio compact discs. CD players are often a part of home stereo systems, car audio systems, and personal computers.
1983-08-16 00:00:00
Kellye Entered High School
Kellye attended Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina. This is the second largest public high school in the state and was the first high school and is the only school in South Carolina to be twice selected as the Carolina First Palmetto's Finest.
1984-12-01 00:00:00
Kellye's Favorite Movie
Kellye's favorite movie was Endless Love. The movie is about a high school student's love for a 15-year-old girl is thwarted by parental disapproval, circumstance and accident. The film was a moderate box-office success, and its theme song, performed by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie and also called "Endless Love", became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the biggest-selling single in Ross' career. It was also the feature film debut for a number of actors, including Tom Cruise, Jami Gertz, and Jeff Marcus,
1984-12-01 00:00:00
Kellye's Favorite Actor
Kellye's favorite actor was John Stamos. He is an American actor, singer and musician best known for his work in television, especially in his starring role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House. Kellye loves John Stamos for his role in General Hospital.
1985-02-01 00:00:00
Kellye's Favorite Television Show
Kellye's favorite television show was Family Ties. The series reflected the move in the United States from the cultural liberalism of the 1960s and 1970s to the conservatism of the 1980s. The show won multiple awards, including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Michael J. Fox as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
1985-02-01 00:00:00
Kellye's Favorite Celebrity
Kellye's favorite celebrity was Rick Springfield is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, actor and author. He was a member of the pop rock group Zoot, then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia in mid-1972. He had a No. 1 hit with "Jessie's Girl" in 1981 in both Australia and the US, for which he received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
1998-06-01 17:43:40
iMac
Apple launched the iMac in 1998. In its original form, the iMac G3 had a gumdrop or egg-shaped look, with a CRT monitor, mainly enclosed by a colored, translucent plastic case, which was refreshed early on with a sleeker design notable for its slot-loaded optical drive. The original iMac was the first legacy-free PC. It was the first Macintosh computer to have a USB port but no floppy disk drive.
2007-01-09 00:00:00
Apple's First iPhone
Apple introduced the first generation iPhone. The iPhone introduced a new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting users control iPhone with just their fingers. Upon release, Steve Jobs said, “iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone".
2011-06-28 00:00:00
Google+
The social networking site, Google+, was launched by Google. Google+ is described as a "social layer" that enhances many of its online properties. It's not only a social networking website, but also an authorship tool that associates web-content directly with its owner/author.
2011-08-15 00:00:00
Sydney Began High School
Sydney attended Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) in Atlanta, Georgia. GACS is a large private school. She began attending GACS in first grade.
2013-01-01 00:00:00
Sydney Moved To Charleston, SC
Sydney and her family moved to Charleston, SC. She began attending Wando High School at the beginning of the second semester of her junior year.
2014-04-18 15:38:07
Sydney Watches Movies On Netflix
Sydney likes to watch movies on Netflix. Netflix, Inc. is a provider of on-demand Internet streaming media. In July 2014, Netflix surpassed 50 million global subscribers, with 36 million of them being in the United States.
2014-04-20 00:00:00
Sydney's Favorite Television Show
Sydney's favorite television show is Finding Carter. The show aired on MTV on July 8, 2014. Finding Carter is about a teenage girl that was abducted when she was 3 years old. The show goes through the story of her life after returning to her biological family.
2014-11-14 22:54:47
Sydney's Favorite Actor Is James Franco
Sydney's favorite actor is James Franco. James Franco is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and teacher. He is known for his roles in Pineapple Express, 127 Hours, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Interview. Franco was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 127 Hours.
2014-11-22 22:54:47
Sydney Drives Her Car To School
Sydney has a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan that has an established reputation for being well built and excellent value for money. The Sonata features a stylish coupe-like exterior and modern interior.