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Landmarks of Washington, D.C.
by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and home to many of the country's most famous and recognizable…Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Preface
Preface In the month of August, 1841, I attended an anti-slavery convention in Nantucket, at which it was my happiness to become acquainted with FREDERICK DOUGLASS, the writer of the following…June 2004
WorldNew Government Formed in Iraq (June 1): Cabinet of 36 Iraqis assumes power from the Iraqi Governing Council. Interim government is led by Prime Minister Iyad Allawi. Ghazi al-Yawar is…October 1998 News and Events
1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldChina to Improve Human Rights (Oct. 5): Signs major international agreement that includes ban on arbitrary arrest and torture, and protects freedom of thought,…1922–2007 Newbery Medal Winners
1922The Story of Mankind, Hendrick Willem Van Loon1923The Voyages of Dr. Doolittle, Hugh A. Lofting1924The Dark Frigate, Charles Boardman Hawes1925Tales from Silver Lands, Charles Joseph…1980 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists
Event Time 100m Free Barbara Krause, E. Ger 54.79 WR Caren Metschuk, E. Ger 55.16 Ines Diers, E. Ger 55.65 200m Free Barbara Krause, E.…1985 Grammy Awards
Record of the Year“We Are the World,” USA for AfricaAlbum of the YearNo Jacket Required, Phil Collins (Atlantic)Song of the Year“We Are the World,” Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie,…June 2002
WorldPeasants Die in Mexican Land Dispute (June 1): In a poor mountain village in Oaxaca, 26 men and boys die in an attack by armed members of a neighboring community. Arafat Outlines Plan to…2020 Academy Awards
The 92nd Academy Awards were presented on Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture Parasite Ford v Ferrari The Irishman Jojo Rabbit Joker…1986 Academy Awards
The 1986 Academy Awards were presented March 31, 1987 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureChildren of a Lesser God, Burt Sugarman and Patrick Palmer, producers (…