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The year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, by Prince Edward Island's Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Celebrations for the O.P.P.'s centenary anniversary include a dogsledding expedition, a time capsule and a travelling exhibition of mug shots.

As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking nears in 2012, Halifax's Maritime Museum adds Titanic artifacts. Two tiny brown shoes are some of the most heart-breaking.

Constructed of silk balloon cloth, pipe, wood, tape and wire, and with a Curtiss 40-hp engine, JAD McCurdy flew the Silver Dart on Feb 23, 1909 at Baddeck Bay, NS

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is planning to follow the exact route of the RMS Titanic on the 100th anniversary of that vessel's sinking.

Agencies will be able to create ads around the 44th presidential inauguration, the Lincoln bicentennial, Alaska and Hawaii statehood and the switch to digital television.

A British travel agent is to recreate the tragic voyage of the RMS Titanic, 100 years after the ship struck an iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic.

The Olympics, the political conventions, the elections, leap day, the landing on Mars and some exciting anniversaries give advertisers lots of potential themes in 2008.

A number of Brazilian Campeonato Brasileiro Série A league clubs are making headlines for going after big name stars since the return of Ronaldo.

Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.

the world reknown Lima to Huancayo Train Journey in Peru's Central Andes is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Here are the details.

As the Montreal Canadiens begin their second century of hockey, they do so under new ownership. The group at the helm, however, is quite familiar to the team.

The Bank of Montreal opened for business in Montreal, Quebec, printing its own currency. As the country grew, the Bank prospered, launching branches across Canada.

Downhold Clubs recall glory days of UPI-AP competition but United Press International continues decline by cutting more staffers, including its White House correspondent.

Baseball is often regarded as America's favorite pastime. So it's no surprise that it is the most popular and common subject on U.S. postage stamps.

This book, available in paper and as e-book, lists historic anniversaries occurring during 2010, providing researchers with advance notice of interesting dates in history

The 2007 Grand Parades at the Sydney Royal Easter Show will showcase the winners in a spectacular display.

The Montreal Canadiens finally claimed a trip to the playoffs in the NHL's Eastern Conference with a hard fought overtime loss in Boston against their original six rival.

Garfield Park and Lincoln Park Conservatories are sister properties that feature changing flower shows throughout the year for a family friendly day among exotic plants.

Overly ripe bananas make a good dessert item even if they are not baked into a cake, quick bread, or pie. They can also be eaten with homemade caramel.

Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's birthplace is well worth a visit--a reminder of the gentle island home that inspired the creation of stories that have resounded the world over.

On his 100th birthday, was Flynn the greatest male lead of them all?

The National Finals Rodeo is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in Las Vegas from December 4 until the tenth round of competition December 13th, 2008.

Book Tour 007, a 4-day 3- night inclusive package of lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, transportation and entrance fees, plus driver who is a guide and companion,

After ten years, the U.S. Mint has finally commemorated all 50 states on the reverse of a 25-cent piece. But new coins are coming in the next twelve months.

Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.

In Los Angeles this summer head for Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica, where there are beaches for surfing and sunbathing, but piers, boardwalks, and the Getty Villa too.

Prohibition and bootleggers, health care, citizenship and standard time were a few of the announcements made on the first day of the new year over the decades.

The largest of the world's whisky collections has been brought from Brazil to Scotland, and will go on display at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh.

In honor of President Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Mint has been authorized to design new reverses for the cent, depicting important events in his life.

Travelers from around the world flock to Prince Edward Island each year to immerse themselves in the real world setting of L.M. Montgomery's famed Anne of Green Gables.

What to take to the beach--or-the pool--to read this summer? Here are some suggestions:

From October 14 to the 26, 2008, the city of Berlin will be spectacularly illuminated during the fourth annual Festival of Lights.

The Pacific Northwest is known for its fresh produce and independent art and creations. These markets bring together a combination of both.

Birmingham's Electric Cinema began showing movies in 1909, just four years after nickelodeons premiered, and today it's the oldest working movie theater in Britain.

Buy Product(Red) merchandise and join the fight against AIDS in Africa! Shopping with a purpose and a generous spirit, now that's worth a 'Hot Kiss' limited edition ring!

Roadside attractions, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, and William Hall are just some of the new issues scheduled to be released by Canada Post in 2010.

Since 1879, Dale of Norway has been producing first class quality knit products, and it is a brand name that most fans of traditional Norwegian knitwear know very well.

On June 26, 2007 a memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the Grey Coat School in Westminster, London, to commemorate the bicentennial of the death of David Thompson.

The travel Web site TripAdvisor released its top 10 list of emerging U.S. travel destinations for 2009 and the Florida communities of Englewood and Ruskin made the cut.

The ICC exhibits some of the most cutting edge Japanese contemporary Art exploring the interface of science, art and technology.

London is always worth a stay even for the most frequent visitors, whether checking out the latest blockbuster exhibit at British Museum or theatre show.

Since the tragic death of Diana, princess of Wales in a road accident in Paris, there have been various attempts by the French to mark the event in an appropriate way.

The historic lodges of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks feature design elements that complement their unique geographic locations.

Readers can explore the world of escapism as Anne faces situations where her romantic imagination collides with the social expectations of the world around her.

On October 27, 2009, the City of Munich inaugurated an unusual kind of sculpture to commemorate Elser's bold plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1939.

Corinthians striker Ronaldo is regaining the form that made him an absolute world star. The former Brazil international is thinking of retirement and the 2010 World Cup.

Visitors call it "camping on the open water" or the "most relaxation they've ever had." Sail the Maine Coast for lobster-boils, quaint towns, and the ultimate get-away.

In December, 23 members of the Delta Zeta sorority at DePauw University were asked to move out of the sorority house and were put on "alumnae status."