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Charles M. Schulz Remembered
Creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the entire "Peanuts" gang by Beth Rowen Charles Schulz and Snoopy at the premiere of "Peanuts Gallery" at Carnegie Hall. (Source/AP) Related Links Charles…Two Centuries of Railroading
Source: Association of American Railroads. Web: www.aar.org .1797The steam locomotive is invented in England. 1823The first public railway in the world opens in England.1827The first railroad in…Pyeongchang: The Host County
A sparse corner of a packed country Pyeongchang Olympic Village. Source: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern…The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, which is the day that this holiday is celebrated. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the emancipation of…The World's Fastest Growing Countries
Rapid population growth in the 21st century The world's population is quickly closing in on eight million people and this has caused a huge amount of concern amongst scientists and environmentalists…A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving, Part 1
Part 1: The Original Culture War by Neil Miller During the National Day of Mourning rally in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Andres Araica prayed at a statue of Massasoit, chief of the…Entertainment News from October 2000
4The premiere of the sophomore season of The West Wing lands record ratings, with an estimated 25 million viewers tuning in to the Emmy-winning drama. 6Oscar-nominated actor Richard…2019 Academy Awards
The 91st Academy Awards were be presented on Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture Green Book Black Panther BlacKkKlansman…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…September 2020 Current Events: US News
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