Across
- 2. This singing, dancing purple dinosaur was Mala's favorite stuffed animal, not just a character on TV
- 5. Known for its Mission Peak hikes and as the Tesla factory's home, this city welcomed Mala into the world
- 6. The first successful communication between a client and server via this browser marked a key moment in internet history in 1991
- 10. Big hair, big hats, and the Cowboys; this vibrant Texan city was where Ronak first said 'Howdy' to the world
- 11. This significant earthquake in Northern California occurred just two days after Ronak's birth in 1989
- 13. King This tale of a young cub’s journey to become ruler of the Pride Lands was Ronak's favorite movie
- 14. In 2024, this Mars explorer might make headlines again, roving the Red Planet's dusty terrain
- 15. This 1989-born star swiftly moved from country roots to pop fame, but not always on a 'Fearless' path
- 16. In 1991, this union said its final goodbye, marking the end of an era
- 18. A solar event in 2024 will have people looking skyward, as the moon plays hide-and-seek with the sun
Down
- 1. This 'show about nothing' introduced us to a comedian and his quirky friends in New York in 1989, redefining sitcoms
- 2. In 1989, this German city turned a new leaf, removing a wall that was more than just bricks
- 3. Ronak's affectionate name for his favorite farm-themed blanket, also the name of a famous dance from the 1960s
- 4. The team that clinched the NBA Championship in 1991, led by a legendary Airman
- 7. Moon This book about bidding adieu to various items in a great green room was Mala's nighttime favorite
- 8. This mustachioed, ultra-polite neighbor brought 'diddly' fun to a 1989 premiere of a now-iconic animated show
- 9. Invited for laughs at Mala's first birthday, this circus character ironically sparked a lifelong aversion
- 12. In 2024, athletes will gather for this historic event in Paris, adding another chapter to its storied legacy
- 14. Ronak's first foray into solid foods, a common first step for many babies
- 17. In 1991, this animated film featuring a strong-willed heroine and a cursed prince captivated audiences
- 19. A bear of very little brain, but of great adventures in a forest, was Ronak's cherished stuffed friend