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1987 World History

Margaret Thatcher (1925– ) British Information Service   1987 William Buckley, U.S. hostage in Lebanon, reported slain (Jan. 20). Supreme Court rules Rotary Clubs must admit women (…

John SHERMAN, Congress, OH (1823-1900)

Senate Years of Service: 1861-1877; 1881-1897Party: Republican; RepublicanSHERMAN, John, a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, on May 10, 1823;…

William Branch GILES, Congress, VA (1762-1830)

Senate Years of Service: 1804-1815Party: Democratic RepublicanGILES, William Branch, a Representative and a Senator from Virginia; born near Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Va., August 12,…

Edward LIVINGSTON, Congress, NY (1764-1836)

Senate Years of Service: 1829-1831Party: JacksonianLIVINGSTON, Edward, (brother of Robert R. Livingston and cousin of Philip Livingston and William Livingston), a Representative from New York…

Mississippi

Mississippi State Facts Organized as territory: April 7, 1798Entered Union: Dec. 10, 1817 (20th State)Present constitution adopted: 1890 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Miss./MSNickname…

Notable Explorers

Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Quiz: Explorers Quiz: Women Adventurers…