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(Encyclopedia) February: see month.February Revolution, in Russian history
(Encyclopedia) February Revolution, 1917, in Russian history: see The February Revolution under Russian Revolution.Canis Minor
(Encyclopedia) Canis Minor [Lat.,=lesser dog], small constellation ying near the celestial equator, E of Orion and NE of Canis Major, the Large Dog. Known as the Small Dog, Canis Minor is…Stürmer, Boris Vladimirovich
(Encyclopedia) Stürmer, Boris VladimirovichStürmer, Boris Vladimirovichbərēsˈ vlədyēˈmĭrəvĭch shty&oomacr;rˈmĭr [key], 1848–1917, Russian public official. He became premier early in 1916 and…February 2002
WorldU.S. Says al-Qaeda Able to Strike Again (Feb. 6): CIA head George Tenet reports terrorist group is trying to reassemble and manage another large attack.Britain Fights Vaccine Fears (Feb…February 2003
WorldStrike Ends in Venezuela (Feb. 2): Opposition group Democratic Coordinator ends crippling general strike. Oil-industry workers, however, remain on strike.Yugoslavia Gets New Name (Feb.…February 2004
WorldIranian Politicians Resign (Feb. 1): About one third of Iran's Parliament steps down to protest move by Guardian Council that barred more than 2,000 reformists from running in…February 2005
WorldNepalese King Fires Government (Feb. 1): King Gyanendra also declares a state of emergency. Many of the country's politicians are placed under house arrest, phone and Internet lines are…February 2006
WorldAtomic Energy Board to Report Iran to the UN (Feb. 4): At an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency, board members vote to refer Iran to the Security Council, citing…Brewer's: February
The month of purification amongst the ancient Romans. (Latin, februo, to purify by sacrifice.) The 2nd of February (Candlemas Day). It is said, if the weather is fine and frosty at the…Trending
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