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King: Royal Titles & Noble Ranks
Top of Page Royal titles and ranks of nobility have been used since the earliest days of civilization to denote those individuals who held an esteemed position in society. In most societies…March 2020 Current Events: World News
Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…Minority Oscar Winners in Major Acting Categories
In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee…Chris Patten, 1997 News
last British Governor of Hong Kong, presided over ceremonies on June 30 returning the former colony to China.Moshe Katsav, 2000 News
Israeli politician, was elected president in July, defeating Nobel laureate Shimon Peres, who was considered a shoo-in for the largely ceremonial post.Cathy Freeman, 2000 News
Aborigine sprinter, used her gold medal in the 400 meters to bring international attention to the plight of Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia who have historically been…Sheik Ghazi Ajil al-Yawar, 2004 News
Iraqi tribal leader, was named president of the interim Iraqi government in June. A Sunni and member of the Iraqi Governing Council, al-Yawar quickly moved to win the support of Iraqis,…Princess Caroline of Monaco, 1999 News
42, and Prince Ernst August of Hanover, 44, a cousin of the Windsors, married at a private civil ceremony in Monaco on her birthday. The wedding is his second and her third (she was divorced…Johannes Rau, 1999 News
68, German politician, was elected president of Germany in May. The post is mostly a ceremonial position, with the president's prime responsibility being to act as the country's moral…Winter Olympics: Figure Skating
Artistry takes center stage 2014 Winter Olympic Champion Adelina Sotnikova preforming on March 4, 2012 Photo Credit: David W. Carmichael Related…Trending
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