2016 People in the News See also 2015 People in the News 2014 People in the News 2013 People in the News 2012 People in the News 2011 People in the News 2010 People…
(Encyclopedia) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), accord establishing a free-trade zone in North America; it was signed in 1992 by Canada, Mexico, and the United States and took effect on…
(Encyclopedia) Antifa, American political
movement, is a loose coalition of progressive voices opposing the rise of homophobic,
authoritarian, xenophobic, and racist movements worldwide.…
(Encyclopedia) Romney, Mitt (Willard Mitt Romney)Romney, Mittrŏmˈnē [key], 1947–, American politician and business executive, b. Detroit, Mich., grad. Brigham Young Univ. (B.A., 1971), Harvard (M.B.A…
(Encyclopedia) NyborgNyborgnüˈbôr [key], city (1992 pop. 15,352), Fyn co., S central Denmark, a seaport at the head of Nybord Fjord (an arm of the Store Bælt). It is an industrial center, with…
(Encyclopedia) Magnus VII (Magnus Ericsson), b.1316, d.1373 or 1374, king of Norway (1319–43) and Sweden (1319–63). He succeeded his grandfather, Haakon V, in Norway; at the same time he was elected…
(Encyclopedia) Powell, Jerome Hayden, 1953–, U.S. investment banker and government official, b. Washington, D.C., A.B. Princeton, 1975, J.D. Georgetown Univ., 1979. He worked with New York law firms…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Kamala DeviHarris, Kamala Devikäˈmələ dāˈvē [key], 1964–, Vice President of the United States (2021–), b. Oakland, Calif., B.A. Howard Univ., 1986, J.D. Univ. of California,…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
