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U.S. Avoids Default in 2011 and 2013

What would happen if the U.S. defaults? That's the $14 trillion question.     Related Links Economy 101 Business Basics Quiz Personal Finance Nobel Prize for Economics Labor…

Early 20th-Century Developments in Human Flight

Kitty Hawk to World War II The Wright brothers near Kitty Hawk, NC. Although there is some debate about who was the first to fly an airplane, credit for this feat is usually given to Wilbur (…

February Current Events 2024: U.S. News

Top of Page World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…

July 2002

WorldInternational Criminal Court Opens (July 1): Hague-based court will try cases of genocide and war crimes. U.S. removed signature from treaty that created the court.U.S. Bomb Kills Dozens…

aviation

(Encyclopedia) aviation, operation of heavier-than-air aircraft and related activities. Aviation can be conveniently divided into military aviation, air transport, and general aviation. Military…