Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News.
World | Nation | Business/Science/Society
U.S. Missile…
Sign language for the deaf was first systematized in France during the 18th century by Abbot Charles-Michel l'Epée. French Sign Language (FSL) was brought to the United States in 1816 by…
The Duke of Whirl With three victories, including the PBA National Championship in February, Norm Duke held off Ryan Shafer and Chris Barnes to win PBA Tour player of the year honors in 2000…
The All-Star 2Ball replaced the slam dunk contest in 1998. In it one NBA and one WNBA player, who compete on teams from the same city, are paired up in a competition in which they alternate…
Best New American PlayDavid Henry Hwang, FOBBest ProductionEmily Mann, Still LifePlaywritingCharles Fuller, Zooman and the SignAmlin Gray, How I Got That StoryLen Jenkin, Limbo…
The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate…
