Key events and moments during the tense time between the Western and Eastern Blocs
1945
Soviet army marches into Berlin; the German capital city falls. World War II ends. Soviet…
100-meter Backstroke Find the Olympic gold-medal times for the women's 100m Backstroke swimming competition from 1924 to the present. Year WinnerTime Record1924 Sybil Bauer, USA 1:23…
1NBC cancels Deadline, a high-profile drama about a crusading columnist played by Oliver Platt. The journalism drama starred several film actors, including Platt, Hope Davis, Lili Taylor, and…
(Encyclopedia) foundation, institution through which private wealth is contributed and distributed for public purpose. Foundations have existed since Greek and Roman times, when they honored deities…
This table provides the name and state of the women serving in the 113th Congress, which began in 2013. There are 81 women in the House of Representatives and 20 women in the Senate. State…
Some early accomplishments by LGBT Americans
LGBT Firsts: Government1
Local elected lesbian official: Kathy Kozachenko, 1974, Ann Arbor City Council, Mich.
Local elected gay official:…
Agramant's ring. This enchanted ring was given by Agramant to the dwarf Brunello, from whom it was stolen by Bradamant and given to Melissa. It passed successively into the hands of Rogero…
