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Shelley Glenell Cain, born on July 13, 1988 in Texas, USA
The Human
Who is Shelley Cain?
Shelley Cain is a human born in the United States of America in the late months of 1988. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on April 08, 2023 on The Population Project. It was last edited on April 25, 2023.
The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1988?
Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people, including 189 Americans, in a terrorist attack that would lead to long-term international investigations and sanctions against Libya. The Education Reform Act was enacted, focusing on improving American education standards and accountability, reflecting concerns over the U.S. education system's global competitiveness. George H.W. Bush was elected president, promising a "kinder, gentler nation" and signaling continuity with Reagan's policies while also addressing emerging domestic and international challenges.
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