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Six-Day War

(Encyclopedia) Six-Day War: see Arab-Israeli Wars.

Earth Day: Environmental Disasters

Environmental Disasters Read about some of the largest disasters in the world that were caused by human activity and upset the delicate balance of nature. Chernobyl: 25…

Earth Day: Stats & Facts

Facts & Stats about Pollution and Global Warming Find explanations of the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and substances that pollute the air; statistics about…

Earth Day: Going Green

Going Green Learn how to turn your environmentally mean lifestyle into a green one and find information about places that are taking positive environmental steps. A Heated…

Earth Day: History & Biographies

History & Biographies Take a look at the history of the environmental movement and read biographies of pioneers in the field. Environmental Milestones Timeline Rachel…

National Family Literacy Day

  National Family Literacy DayTurn off your TV, pick up a good book           In a 1994 study, only 21% of the adult U.S. population had basic reading and writing skills.   Now that…

Bennington Battle Day: Vermont

A major American victory by Liz Olson The Battle of Bennington took place on August 16, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. A victory for the American forces, the Battle of Bennington…

Bunker Hill Day: Massachusetts

Celebrating the Battle of Bunker Hill by Liz Olson Bunker Hill Day, a holiday observed annually on June 17 in Massachusetts, celebrates the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although named for…

Cesar Chavez Day: California

Honoring the life of Cesar Chavez by Liz Olson Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the birthday of Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez. California established the state holiday to promote community…