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January 2003 Disasters
Jan. 1–8, Bangladesh and Northern India: Nearly 400 people perished from cold weather and icy winds in an area where millions of people have no heat, electricity, or warm clothing.Jan. 8,…Florence Griffith Joyner 1998 Deaths
Florence Griffith JoynerAge: 38 triple gold medalist at the 1988 Olympics recognized around the world by her unusual running outfits and long, painted fingernails; won AP Female Athlete of…Billy Bragg & Wilco
Mermaid Avenue Vol. IIElektra When Billy Bragg and Wilco first released their sometimes traditional, sometimes radical renditions of previously unheard Woody Guthrie lyrics on 1998's Mermaid…Twin Towers Stats
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were more than just buildings. They were proof of New York's belief in itself. Built at a time when New York's future seemed uncertain, the towers…October 2021 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US news…October 2021 Current Events: US News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US…The Queen Elizabeth
The pinnacle of ocean liner luxury by John Gettings When the near 84,000-ton Queen Elizabeth was launched in 1938, it was the largest passenger ship ever built. But before it became…January 2002 Disasters
Jan. 17–18, Goma, Dem. Rep. of Congo: Rivers of molten lava poured from Nyiragongo volcano, wiping out at least a dozen villages and engulfing the city of Goma. An estimated 300,000–500,000…Chuck Yeager
Chuck Yeager was the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound. Born and raised in small-town West Virginia, Chuck Yeager joined the Army as an airplane mechanic in 1941. As World War II…Charles Ezra DANIEL, Congress, SC (1895-1964)
Senate Years of Service: 1954-1954 Party: Democrat DANIEL Charles Ezra , a Senator from South Carolina; born in Elberton, Elbert County, Ga., November 11, 1895; moved with his family to Anderson…Trending
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