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Encyclopedia - 1903: Encyclopedia - 1903
1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). It also had the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1773: Encyclopedia - 1773
1773 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Tyler: Encyclopedia Ii - John Tyler - Presidency
His presidency was rarely taken seriously in his time; he was usually referred to as the "Acting President" or "His Accidency" by opponen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lutsk: Encyclopedia Ii - Lutsk - History
According to legend, Luchesk was founded in the 7th century. However, it wasn't until 1085 when it was first mentioned. Until the foundat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Tyler: Encyclopedia Ii - John Tyler - Biography
John Tyler was born the son of John Tyler, Sr. (1747-1813) and Mary Armistead. He was educated at the College of William and Mary and wen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1850: Encyclopedia - 1850
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Marshals Service: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marshals Service - Organization
The United States Marshals Service is based in Alexandria, Virginia and is headed by a Director, who is assisted by a Deputy Director. US...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Dowager Cixi: Encyclopedia - Empress Dowager Cixi
The Empress Dowager Cixi (Chinese: 慈禧太后; Hanyu Pinyin: Cíxǐ; Wade-Giles: Tz'u-hsi) (November 29, 1835 –November 15, 1908), po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ultra High Frequency: Encyclopedia - Ultra High Frequency
Ultra high frequency (UHF) designates a range (band) of electromagnetic waves whose frequency is between 300 MHz (Wavelength 1 meter) and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 19th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 19th Century - Europe
In 1801, the Irish parliament voted to merge Ireland with England, thus creating the United Kingdom. Ireland remained under total British...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Worcester Massachusetts: Encyclopedia Ii - Worcester Massachusetts - History
Worcester was first settled in 1673 and was officially incorporated in 1684. The settlement was established as a town in 1722, and charte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Los Angeles California - Economy
The economy of Los Angeles is driven by international trade, entertainment (television, motion pictures, and recorded music), aerospace, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapid Transit: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapid Transit - Characteristics And Nomenclature
There is no single term in English that all speakers would use for all rapid transit or metro systems. This fact reflects variations not ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Slavery - Abolitionist Movements
Slavery has existed, in form or another, for several thousand years. So, too, have movements to free large or distinct groups of slaves. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Dowager Cixi: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Dowager Cixi - Names
Cixi had different names at different stages of her life, which could be quite confusing. Moreover, most of her Western biographers, who ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints - Reacting And Adapting To The Postmodern World C. 1960 And Later
By the 1960s and 1970s, as a consequence of its massive, international growth in the post-World War II era, the Church was no longer prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Los Angeles California: Encyclopedia Ii - Los Angeles California - Professional Sports
Los Angeles is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers , the Los Angeles Sparks, the Los Ang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1850: Encyclopedia Ii - 1850 - Births
1850 - January - April. January 4 - Frederick York Powell, English historian and scholar (died 1904) January 6 - Eduard Bernstein, Ger...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1850: Encyclopedia Ii - 1850 - Events
1850 - Unknown Date. The United States Republican Party is founded Foundation of the University of Sydney, the oldest in Australia The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1850: Encyclopedia Ii - Births
1850 - January - April. January 4 - Frederick York Powell, English historian and scholar (died 1904) January 6 - Eduard Bernstein, Ger...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1850: Encyclopedia Ii - Events
1850 - Unknown Date. The United States Republican Party is founded Foundation of the University of Sydney, the oldest in Australia The...   » Read the article