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    Mick Jagger Biography

    Read about Sir Mick Jagger, the rock musician who was knighted in 2002.

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    Alan Turing Biography

    The Turing Machine became the basis of modern computing. Read this biography to learn more about Alan Turing, the…

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    Benito Mussolini Biography

    Enrich your study of political figures in world history with this biography of Benito Mussolini, founder of the Fascist…

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    World War II (1939-1945)
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    Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs

    Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space program, space exploration, and space…

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    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
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    Bangladesh

    An independent state of Bangladesh was proclaimed on March 26, 1971. Read this country profile to learn more about the…

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    Iran

    In April 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini announced the creation of Iran. Read this country profile to learn about Iran's…

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    Raffaello Sanzio de Urbino – Biography & Activity

    Learn about the work and life of Raphael, one of the most famous artists of Italy's High Renaissance, by reading this…

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    Defining Genocide

    Use the information in this article to discuss genocide. Learn how genocide is defined, review part of the 1951 U.N.…

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    Timeline: Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

    Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. View this timeline to learn more about their relationship.

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    The Life of Princess Diana

    Read this information about the life of Princess Diana.

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    Aircraft Crashes

    Use this timeline to learn about major aircraft crashes around the world since 1921.

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    Twentieth Century
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    Plundering the Past

    Read about the illicit trade of art and artifacts around the world. This article explores how billions of dollars in…

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    Timeline: Women in Sports (776 B.C.–1950 A.D.)

    Learn about the achievements of women in sports around the world, from Mt. Olympus to Cooperstown, N.Y. This timeline…

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    1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

    Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

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    South Africa

    Learn about the geography, history, and government of South Africa by reading this country profile.

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    Scrabble Champions Tournament

    Read about the Scrabble Champions Tournament and learn about history and trivia of this fun word game.

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    Award and Prize Winners
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    Joseph Stalin Biography

    Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.

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    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
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    Celine Dion Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

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    1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline

    Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.

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    Czechoslovakia Split Into Czech Republic & Slovakia

    On January 1, 1993, the Czechoslovakian federation was dissolved and two separate independent countries were…

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    Euro Makes Its Debut

    Euro coins and notes debuted on January 2, 2002. Read this article to learn more about the new European currency.

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    Myanmar

    Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.

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    Hirohito Biography

    Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…

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    Timeline: The Former Yugoslavia

    Follow this timeline of the former Yugoslavia, from World War I to the splintering of the country. Learn about the…

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