(Encyclopedia) Buffalo Bill, 1846–1917, American plainsman, scout, and showman, b. near Davenport, Iowa. His real name was William Frederick Cody. His family moved (1854) to Kansas, and after the…
Thanksgiving Day Parade
A holiday tradition celebrates its 75th anniversary
by John Gettings For three-quarters of a century the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Patrice Paul Learning Network 415.615.5664patrice.paul@learningnetwork.com Stephanie Pesce/Ruth Burns Porter Novelli Convergence…
The very first poll to determine a college football national champion was conducted in 1869. Princeton won the championship with a 1-1 record. At that time, the playing field was 120 yards long and…
Men 50m Free Pistol: 1. Boris Kokorev, RUS (666.40 pts); 2. Igor Basinski, BLR (662.00); 3. Roberto DiDonna, ITA (661.80). 50m Free Rifle/3 Positions: 1. Jean Pierre Amat, FRA (1273.90 pts); 2.…
A new quarter for every state by Damon Goldsmith Delaware's quarter, the first to be released, features a portrait of patriot Caesar Rodney.Photo Credit: U.S. Mint…
1470 To hide her pregnancy, Queen Juana of Portugal wore the first hoop skirt.1477 Anne of Burgundy became the first woman to receive a diamond engagement ring. It was given to her by Maximilian I…
