Samanid, Muslim Persian dynasty that ruled (819–1005) in Khorasan and Transoxiana Ismail, shah of Persia (1502–24), founder of the Safavid dynastyTahmasp, shah of Persia (1524–76)Abbas I, shah of…
This federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader is observed on the third Monday in January. In 2018, the holiday falls on Jan. 15.
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Born: May 8, 1932Boxer heavyweight champion (1962-64), who knocked out Floyd Patterson twice in the first round, then lost title to Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) in 1964; pro record of 50-4 with…
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Each year the organization American Rivers analyzes the condition of the nation's rivers to determine which are the most “endangered.” Threats to these rivers include dams and channelizations that…
