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Orlando Manuel Cepeda
Learn all about the career and life of this Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer. His awards include Rookie of the Year, 1967 MVP, All-Star, and world champion.
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Atanasio "Tony" Perez Regal
The accomplishments, career stats, and life story of this Latino Baseball Hall of Famer first baseman are profiled. Perez overcame many cultural barriers to play in the Major Leagues.
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Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
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Georgia Voyager: Story of Toonahowi
Read the exciting story from the Georgia Voyager of how Toonahowi and his uncle Tomochichi worked to become friends with the first English settlers of Georgia and to live in peace.
US Senate
United States Senate: William Rufus King, 13th Vice President
This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...
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American Historical Association: Walter Prescott Webb
Walter Prescott Webb was a Texas historian and author who lived from 1888-1963. This is the text of a speech he gave in 1958 to the American Historical Association, of which he was president, where he reflects back on his career and the...
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Historic Royal Palaces: Tower of London: Tower Torture
Describes three torture instruments on display at the Tower of London. Includes three downloadable factsheets on the history of torture at the Tower, famous people tortured there, and more information on the three instruments on display.
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Appleton Public Library: Harry Houdini
This virtual exhibit provides an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of Harry Houdini.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Juneau, Solomon Laurent
A short biography of Solomon Juneau, one of the founders of Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Abraham De Moivre (1667 1754)
The events of the life of Abraham de Moivre are presented in a very abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: James Bernoulli (1654 1705)
The events of the life of James Bernoulli are presented in an abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Review Quiz Over the 1920's
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has fifteen quiz questions on the culture, famous people and events of the 1920's.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Who What When: Interactive Historical Timelines
Use this site to learn about specific dates in history at this interactive timeline. Enter dates and years to retrieve charts showing famous births, deaths, and inventions. Here, you can also create graphic timelines of events and...
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Diving With the Dead
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
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E Beijing
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
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Coco Chanel: Innovator and Icon
A biography of Coco Chanel (1883-1971 CE) that details the history of her work as well as her life. Provides pictures of her designs.
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Triple Peak Lodging, Big Piney, Wyoming
Discover local history of the Green River Valley and Wyoming Range by scrolling through this site. Butch Cassidy, Chief Washakie, and others famous to the area are featured.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Texas Hall of Fame [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson plan, they research some of the Texans who became famous, to create their own...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
EL Education
El Education: Wisconsin for Kids and by Kids
An online book entitled Wisconsin for Kids and By Kids created by the students of Winnequah Middle School in Monona, Wisconsin that features some famous people, places, and events throughout Wisconsin's history. Original writing and...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: H Africa: Award to Senghor Triggers Debate
Scroll down the page to this article about Leopold Sedar Senghor being named as the winner of the 'Distinguished Africanist Award'. Focuses on the reaction to this award.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Russell
Biographical information on Bill Russell, an American basketball player who was the first outstanding defensive center in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the sport's greatest icons.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Dennis Rodman
Biographical account of Dennis Rodman, an American professional basketball player who was one of the most skilled rebounders, best defenders, and most outrageous characters in the history of the professional game. He was inducted into...