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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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    The Stanley Cup

    Discover the origins of the Stanley Cup, hockey's most prized trophy. Read about the Cup's history, and learn how the…

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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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    Europe
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    Falkland Islands

    Learn about the history, geography, government, and culture of the Falkland Islands. This country profile includes…

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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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    Hong Kong

    Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.

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    Winston Churchill Biography

    Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    World War II (1939-1945)
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    India Becomes a Republic

    India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…

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    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…

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    Gertrude Ederle Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Gertrude Ederle, an Olympic athlete and the first woman to swim across the English…

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    Twentieth Century
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    The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

    Read about Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Americans during World War II.

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    World War II (1939-1945)
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    The Berlin Wall

    Take a look back at the fall of Communism and Soviet influence as you read this article.

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    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
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    Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

    Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

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    Trinidad and Tobago

    Learn about the history, geography, and government of Trinidad and Tobago—Caribbean islands that gained independence…

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    Passenger Planes: Concorde

    Learn about the specs, speed, and history of the Concorde passenger plane, one of the world's most widely recognized…

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    British Summer Time (BST)

    In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…

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    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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    Mao Zedong Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the world's most prominent Chinese communist during…

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    Johnny Cash Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

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    The Curious History of the Gregorian Calendar

    Learn about the history of the Gregorian calendar.

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    Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales Biography

    Learn about the British royal family by reading this biography of Prince Harry, the second son of Britain's Prince…

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    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

    Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

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