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Encyclopedia - August 28: Encyclopedia - August 28
August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. August 28 - Events. 4...   » 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

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 - 1988: Encyclopedia - 1988
1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. 1988 - Events. January 1 - The Evangelical Lutheran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1938: Encyclopedia - 1938
1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). 1938 - Events. January 3 - The March of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1931: Encyclopedia - 1931
1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. 1931 - Events. January 4 - Elly Beinhorn begins her flight to Africa January 6 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1925: Encyclopedia - 1925
1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). 1925 - Events. January 3 - Benito Mussolini an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980: Encyclopedia - 1980
1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. It is equivalent to 2733 a.U.c., and to 1359 AH. 1980 - Events. January 1–April ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981: Encyclopedia - 1981
1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. 1981 - Events. January - Sarawak chamber found Januar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1947: Encyclopedia - 1947
1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). 1947 - Events. January 1 - British mines nat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Calendar Of Saints: Encyclopedia - Calendar Of Saints
The calendar of saints is a traditional Christian method of organising a liturgical year on the level of days by associating each day wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1949: Encyclopedia - 1949
1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. 1949 - Events. January 2 - Luis Muñoz Marín became the first democratically el...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1971: Encyclopedia - 1971
1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). 1971 - Events. January 1 - British Divorce Reform Ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1957: Encyclopedia - 1957
1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. 1957 - Events. January 1 - Saarland joins West Germany...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979: Encyclopedia - 1979
This page refers to the year 1979. For the Smashing Pumpkins song, see 1979 (song). 1979 (MCMLXXIX) is a common year starting on Monday. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia - 1972
1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. 1972 - Events. International year of the book January 2 - The Pierre Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Post-invasion Iraq, 2003–2005: Encyclopedia - Post-invasion Iraq, 2003–2005
The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1996: Encyclopedia - 1996
1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1849: Encyclopedia - 1849
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see l...   » 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 - 1922: Encyclopedia - 1922
1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). 1922 - Events. January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-lega...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1894: Encyclopedia - 1894
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1913: Encyclopedia - 1913
1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. (click on link for calendar) 1913 - Events. January 30 - House of Lords reject...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1897: Encyclopedia - 1897
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1910: Encyclopedia - 1910
1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1914: Encyclopedia - 1914
1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. (see link for calendar) 1914 - Events. January 4 - 77 seal hunters freeze to deat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1898: Encyclopedia - 1898
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1906: Encyclopedia - 1906
1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). 1906 - Events. January 8 - Landslide in Haverstraw, New York...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1917: Encyclopedia - 1917
1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesda...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1969 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1969 In Music
See also: 1968 in music, other events of 1969, 1970 in music, 1960s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1969 in music - Events. Pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1970 In Music
See also: 1969 in music, other events of 1970, 1971 in music, 1970s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1970 in music - Events. C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1975: Encyclopedia - 1975
1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). 1975 - Events. 1975 - January. January ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1978 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1978 In Music
See also: 1977 in music, other events of 1978, 1979 in music, 1970s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1978 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1978 In Film: Encyclopedia - 1978 In Film
See also: 1977 in film 1978 1979 in film 1970s in film years in film film 1978 in film - Events. February 1 - Bob Dylan's film Renald...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1965 In Music
See also: 1964 in music, other events of 1965, 1966 in music, 1960s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1965 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1942: Encyclopedia - 1942
This article is about the year. For the 1984 Capcom arcade game, see 1942 (video game). 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1924: Encyclopedia - 1924
1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). 1924 - Events. 1924 - January. January 7 - Grea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1919: Encyclopedia - 1919
1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). 1919 - Events. 1919 - January. January 1 - Iolaire si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1929: Encyclopedia - 1929
1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). 1929 - Events. 1929 - January. January 2 - Ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1941: Encyclopedia - 1941
1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). 1941 - Events. 1941 - January-February. Janua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1943: Encyclopedia - 1943
1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. 1943 - Events. 1943 - January. January 4 - End of term for Culbert Olson, 29th G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1982 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1982 In Music
See also: 1981 in music, other events of 1982, 1983 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1982 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 In Film: Encyclopedia - 1964 In Film
See also: 1963 in film 1964 1965 in film 1960s in film years in film film 1964 in film - Events. January 29 - The film Dr. Strangelov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 23rd Century: Encyclopedia - 23rd Century
The 23rd century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2201-2300. 23rd century - Astronomical predictions for the 23rd century. In t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 243 Ida: Encyclopedia - 243 Ida
243 Ida is a Main belt asteroid that was imaged by the Galileo probe on August 28, 1993. It was the first binary asteroid to be discovere...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2287: Encyclopedia - 2287
2287 - Events. August 28, Sunday - Mars and Earth come very close, the closest since August 27, 2003. Category: Years in the future ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1908: Encyclopedia - 1908
1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). 1908 - Events. 1908 - January-February. Januar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The 4400: Encyclopedia - The 4400
The 4400 is a science fiction program on the USA Network, Space: The Imagination Station and Sky One. It began as a miniseries of five ep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Parcel Service: Encyclopedia - United Parcel Service
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) NYSE: UPS is the world's largest package delivery company, delivering over 14 million packages a day to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adam Philippe Comte De Custine: Encyclopedia - Adam Philippe Comte De Custine
Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine (1740 – August 28, 1793), French general, began his military career in the Seven Years' War. He next se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Accidents And Incidents In Aviation: Encyclopedia - Accidents And Incidents In Aviation
An aviation accident is an incident on board an aircraft causing injury or death to one or more persons. The U.S. National Transportation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Baseball: Encyclopedia - 2005 In Baseball
The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world.   2000s 2009 • 2008 • 2007 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Encyclopedia - 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, 2005, and officially ended on November 30, 2005; however the season extended ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990 In Baseball: Encyclopedia - 1990 In Baseball
The following are the baseball events of the year 1990 throughout the world.   2000s 2009 • 2008 • 2007 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1988 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1988 In Music
See also: 1987 in music, other events of 1988, 1989 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1988 in music - Events. P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1987: Encyclopedia - 1987
1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. 1987 - Events. 1987 - January. January 1 - Frobish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992: Encyclopedia - 1992
1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. 1992 - Events. 1992 - January. January 1 - Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1995 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1995 In Music
See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1995 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Post-invasion Iraq 2003–2005: Encyclopedia - Post-invasion Iraq 2003–2005
The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1998 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Encyclopedia - 1998 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 1998 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially started June 1, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1986 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1986 In Music
See also: 1985 in music, other events of 1986, 1987 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1986 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Herschel: Encyclopedia - William Herschel
Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, FRS (Hanover, November 15, 1738 – August 25, 1822 Slough, then in Buckinghamshire now in Berkshire) was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1789: Encyclopedia - 1789
1789 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles The Bald: Encyclopedia - Charles The Bald
Charles the Bald (Charles II of France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles II) (French: Charles le Chauve) (June 13, 823 - October 5 or 6, 877...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles E. Sorensen: Encyclopedia - Charles E. Sorensen
Charles Emil Sorensen (7 September-1881-11 August 1968) emigrated from Denmark to the United States with his parents when he was four yea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlie Grimm: Encyclopedia - Charlie Grimm
Charles John Grimm (August 28, 1898 - November 15, 1983), nicknamed "Jolly Cholly", was an American first baseman and manager in Major Le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zina D. H. Young: Encyclopedia - Zina D. H. Young
Zina Diantha Huntington Jacobs Smith Young (1821–1901) was the third general President of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Chr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christina Aguilera: Encyclopedia - Christina Aguilera
Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer-songwriter, also known as Xtina. She is most often recognized...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wyatt Earp: Encyclopedia - Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp (March 19, 1848–January 13, 1929), was a sometime buffalo hunter, officer of the law, gambler, and saloon-keeper...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zapatista Army Of National Liberation: Encyclopedia - Zapatista Army Of National Liberation
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional, EZLN) is an armed revolutionary group based in Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1959: Encyclopedia - 1959
1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. It is also a song by The Sisters of Mercy on the album Fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1969: Encyclopedia - 1969
1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. For the movie, see 1969 (movie). For the Velvet ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coffee: Encyclopedia - Coffee
Coffee is a drink, usually hot, prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. These seeds are usually called coffee beans. Coffee ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Fabrication: Encyclopedia - Age Fabrication
Age fabrication is when a person deliberately lies about their actual age. It is usually for the purpose of gaining privileges or seeming...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965: Encyclopedia - 1965
1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). 1965 - Events. 1965 - January. January 4 - United States ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Bond: Encyclopedia - James Bond
James Bond, also known as 007 (pronounced "double-oh seven"), is a fictional British spy introduced by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. Flemin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1963: Encyclopedia - 1963
1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). 1963 - Events. 1963 - January. January 1 - CS...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Woolworths Group Plc: Encyclopedia - Woolworths Group Plc
Woolworths Group plc is a general merchandise business in the United Kingdom. It is frequently referred to as "Woolies". Woolworths Gro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1793: Encyclopedia - 1793
1793 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of The Philippines: Encyclopedia - Culture Of The Philippines
The Customs and Traditions of the Philippines are strongly influenced by the culture of Spain, Mexico and the Roman Catholic religion. Ea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Utah War: Encyclopedia - Utah War
The Utah War was a 19th century armed conflict between Mormon settlers in Utah Territory and the United States federal government. From 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Warren Zevon: Encyclopedia - Warren Zevon
Warren William Zevon (January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003), born in Chicago, Illinois, was a rock and roll musician and songwriter. He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dactyl Asteroid: Encyclopedia - Dactyl Asteroid
(243) Ida I Dactyl is a tiny asteroid moon (diameter 1.4 km) that orbits asteroid 243 Ida. It was imaged by the Galileo spacecraft on Aug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dane Cook: Encyclopedia - Dane Cook
Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972 in Cambridge, Massachusetts), is an American stand-up comedian and screen actor. Cook grew up in A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1878: Encyclopedia - 1878
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1997 Pacific Typhoon Season: Encyclopedia - 1997 Pacific Typhoon Season
The 1997 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds; it ran year-round in 1997, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1862: Encyclopedia - 1862
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French Wars Of Religion: Encyclopedia - French Wars Of Religion
The French Wars of Religion were a series of conflicts fought between Catholics and Huguenots (Protestants) from the middle of the sixtee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1828: Encyclopedia - 1828
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Volga German Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic: Encyclopedia - Volga German Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic
The Volga German Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (German: Autonome Sozialistische Sowjet-Republik der Wolga-Deutschen, Russian: Ав...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1839: Encyclopedia - 1839
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cindy Sheehan: Encyclopedia - Cindy Sheehan
Cindy Lee Miller Sheehan (born July 10, 1957 in Bellflower, California) is an American anti-Iraq War activist who attracted international...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Lyon Mackenzie: Encyclopedia - William Lyon Mackenzie
William Lyon Mackenzie (March 12, 1795 – August 28, 1861) was a Canadian journalist, politician and leader of an unsuccessful rebellion...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1845: Encyclopedia - 1845
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1904: Encyclopedia - 1904
1904 (MCMIV) is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). 1904 - Events. 1904 - January-March. January 7 - T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1982: Encyclopedia - 1982
1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. 1982 - Events. 1982 - January. January 6 - William Bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1785: Encyclopedia - 1785
1785 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1805: Encyclopedia - 1805
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1814: Encyclopedia - 1814
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1784: Encyclopedia - 1784
1784 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1749: Encyclopedia - 1749
1749 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article