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June 2005 Disasters

June, Southern China: widespread flooding for the month of June, particularly in southern China, killed 536 people. In addition the floods damaged dikes, reservoirs, roads, rail lines, and…

Alvin Peterson HOVEY, Congress, IN (1821-1891)

HOVEY Alvin Peterson , a Representative from Indiana; born near Mount Vernon, Posey County, Ind., September 6, 1821; attended the common schools of Mount Vernon; studied law; was admitted to…

Charles Harting PERCY, Congress, IL (1919)

Senate Years of Service: 1967-1985 Party: Republican PERCY Charles Harting , a Senator from Illinois; born in Pensacola, Escambia County, Fla., September 27, 1919; attended public schools in…

George ROBERTSON, Congress, KY (1790-1874)

ROBERTSON George , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky., November 18, 1790; pursued preparatory studies and attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky.,…

James Noble TYNER, Congress, IN (1826-1904)

TYNER James Noble , a Representative from Indiana; born in Brookville, Franklin County, Ind., January 17, 1826; pursued an academic course, and was graduated from Brookville Academy in 1844;…

U.S. Cup '97

1997 Schedule and Results Through Oct. 15, 1997. World Cup Qualifiers are in bold type. All other matches are international friendlies.Date Result USA Goals Site CrowdJan. 17Peru (U.S. Cup)L…

John BRADEMAS, Congress, IN (1927)

BRADEMAS John , a Representative from Indiana; born in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Ind., March 2, 1927; graduated from Central High School, South Bend, Ind.; graduated from Harvard University,…

Which Country Shares the Most Borders?

The Question: What country is bordered by the greatest number of other countries? The Answer: China and Russia each share a common border with 14 other countries. According to the CIA, the…