Search

Search results

Displaying 141 - 150

Origin of Addis Ababa

The Question: Ethiopia was formerly called Abyssinia. Did the capital Addis Ababa also have a previous name? The Answer: No. Addis Ababa has…

World Cup Finals: 1970

Brazil 4, Italy 1(at Mexico City) 1 2-TJune 21 Brazil (6-0) 1 3-4 Italy (3-1-2) 1 0-1Goals: Brazil-Pelé (18th minute), Gerson (65th), Jairzinho (70th), Carlos Alberto (86th); Italy-Roberto…

The All-Star Game

The All-Star Game Baseball’s first All-Star Game was held on July 6, 1933, before 47,595 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. From that year on, the All- Star Game has matched the best players in the…

Annual Awards: Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year Voted on by the Baseball Writers Assn. of America. One award was presented from 1947-48. Two awards (one for each league) have been presented since 1949. Winners who were…

Italy Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Welcome to Italy, a country of great historical significance, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. Located in southern Europe, Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean…

Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…