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September 1999 News and Events

1999 News Month-By-Month World NATO and U.N. Agree on K.L.A. Role (Sept. 2): Part of Kosovo Liberation Army will be allowed to survive as lightly armed civilian emergency force. Middle East…

Oliver Ellsworth: Landholder VII

Landholder VIIOliver EllsworthDecember 17, 1787 Some very worthy persons, who have not had great advantages for information, have objected against that clause in the constitution which…

Origins of the Christmas Holiday

World's biggest festival has varied roots More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent Christian and Secular Holidays, 2000-2015…

2017 Mass Shootings

  Top events for the nation and the world in 2017 Prev Next Shooting at Republican Baseball Practice Gunman Targets Republicans at Congressional Baseball Practice On June 14, Republican…

Civil Rights Movement Timeline

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesFrom small acts of defiance to mass marches and meetings, the civil rights movement fought for positive change and won. The movement was formed by people in the 1950s…

Timeline: Russian Culture, Part II

Part II: Peter's Revolution and Aftermath     1703 1712 1714 1715 1726 1735 1736 1755 Next: The Golden Age       1703 Peter I (the Great)…

1996-97 Boxing Lightweights (135 lbs)

Lightweights (135 lbs) Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Oct. 19 Phillip Holiday Joel Diaz Wu 12 IBF Johannesburg, S. Afr. Nov. 1 Shane Mosley Ramon Felix…

May 2000 News and Events

WorldRebels Seize Peacekeepers in Sierra Leone (May 4): UN intervention erupts into violence as Revolutionary United Front rebels kill seven and capture at least 500 of UN force. (May 17):…