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States by Order of Entry Into the Union

The first (and last) U.S. states The original 13 colonies were a group of British territories in North America. Among the Thirteen colonies, Virginia was the first to be settled by English people.…

1999 Schedule and Results

Through Sept. 26, 1999. World Cup matches are in bold type.Date Result USA Goals Site CrowdJan. 27PortugalW, 7-0Chastain, Lilly (3), Akers, Hamm, MacMillanOrlando, Fla.—Jan. 30PortugalW, 6-…

Ancient Chocoholics

—Holly Hartman In July 2002, an international team led by French paleontologist Michel Brunet announced the discovery of a humanlike skull that may be up to seven million years old, twice as old…

Seasons for the Northern Hemisphere, 2007

Vernal Equinox: Mar. 20, 8:07 P.M. EDT (Mar. 21, 00:07 UT*), Sun enters sign of Aries; spring begins.Summer Solstice: June 21, 2:06 P.M. EDT (18:06 UT*), Sun enters sign of Cancer; summer…

The Names of the Days of the Week

The mythic roots of some common words There are two basic origins for weekday names. In many languages, like French and Spanish, the days are named for the planets. In Japan, for instance, the days…

Phenomena, 2005: October

OctoberFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Mars appears to be motionless in the sky as it goes from direct motion to retrograde motion.10003NEW MOON. Annular…

Price of Glory

Director:Carlos AvilaWriter:Phil BergerNew Line Cinema PG-13; 100 minutesRelease:4/00Cast:Jimmy Smits, Jon Seda, Clifton Collins, Jr., Maria Del Mar Jimmy Smits stars in Price of Glory, a…

2000 Thoroughbred Major Stakes Races

Schedule and results of major stakes races in 2000; (T) indicates turf race course; (F) indicates furlongs. 2000 Date Race Track Miles Winner Jockey Purse Jan. 5…

1998 Thoroughbred Horse Racing

1998 Date Race Track Miles Winner Jockey Purse Jan. 4 Spectacular Bid B.C. Stakes* Gulfstream 6 F Time Limit Jerry Bailey $75,000 Jan. 17 Holy Bull…