Articles related to "1915"



Muddy Waters (1915-1983)
A brief biography of one of The Stones' biggest influences: Muddy Waters.
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The 12 Battles of the Isonzo
During the First World War the Isonzo valley lay on the Alpine Front between Italy and Austria-Hungary and was the scene of a succession of twelve battles
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Zeppelin Attack!
Despite its planes and guns, Britain had no real defence when the first zeppelin appeared over London on May 31, 1915 and rained death down upon the city.
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Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
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Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
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Origins of Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry
In in-depth look at the greatest rivalry in sports, and how the boys from Beantown just might be turning the tables on the Bronx Bombers.
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The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
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The Top 10 Baseball Teams of All Time
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
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Space History
A Brief History of the U.S. Space Program

Tiny Tafel Reports
Does your genealogy software create Tiny Tafel reports? You might be wondering what these things are, since they do look a little confusing at first.
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The Anzacs
The story of the Anzacs, the Australian New Zealand Army Corps and the Gallipoli campaign during the Great War.
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Anzac Day - April 25th
A brief look at the history of Anzac Day and its symbolism to the peoples of Australia and New Zealand.
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US Horse Marines
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
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Armenian Martyrs' Day
On April 24, 1915, in Constantinople, the Young Turks began the ethnic cleansing, or genocide, of the Turkish Armenian population.
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History and Traditions of ANZAC Day in Australia
The ANZAC Day public holiday is a day for all Australian's to celebrate and remember the courage and sacrifices of Australian military servicemen and women.
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Manitoba and Saskatchewan Election Results
Well september was busy for Elections as both Saskatchewan and Manitoba held elections. Both provinces elected an NDP government. In Saskatchewan, the NDP was reduced to a minority and in Manitoba the NDP forms a new majority government after years of Tory rule.
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The Oldest Living WW1 Veteran
Mr Allingham is one of the last living veterans of the First World War, the oldest man in Europe, and one of the oldest living people on Earth.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part II
This second part of a three-part series will guide you through the Oz books published between 1909 and 1915.
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Lake Wales
A trip to one of Florida's most beautiful cities.
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The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
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The Pacific Surfliner
The author travels along one of the nicest routes in the country, to one of her favorite cities, San Diego.
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Toppenish - "Where the West Still Lives"
Toppenish is in the Yakima Indian Reservation. It's strong American Indian history still lives on, along with a "western" theme that defines the town.
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Britannic
The last of Titanic's sister ships meet her end in war.
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Canadian Nobel Winners
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
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Rearview Mirror 1.2
A visit to the city by the bay reveals some of San Francisco's unique architectural treasures.
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THE 1ST COLLEGES TO EDUCATE AFRICAN AMERICANS
Lists of the first colleges to provide educational opportunities for African Americans.
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Henry James, Life and Works
Biography of classic author and prolific writer Henry James, best known for his complex characters and morality themes.
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About Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas tend to have a 'big dog' personality in a tiny package and some have earned the reputation of being yappy and snappy but early socialization and training can m
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Biography of Manuel de Falla
Life and Works of Manuel de Falla, famous for ballets 'Love, the Magician' and 'The Three-Cornered Hat.'
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Classic Authors: e.e. cummings
A brief biography of e.e. cummings.
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Classic Authors: Robert Frost
A brief biography of Robert Frost.
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Coast Guard Makes a Million Saves
The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.
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Dorothy L. Sayers Biography
Brief biography of Dorothy L. Sayers, detective novelist famous for Wimsey series, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. She was also translator, and a poet.
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Jean Sibelius Biography
The life and works of Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, famous for orchestral piece Finlandia and Symphony No.5.
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Joan Miro
Article on Spanish surrealist Joan Miro.
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Maude Adams Experiences Tragedies
Maude Adams looses her mother and grandmother. Her manager dies during the sinking of the Lusitania , all in 1915.
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Maxim Gorky Biography and Works
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
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Samuel Barber, American Composer
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
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Sports Cars From the Past
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The Photoelectric Effect
The photoelectric effect can be harnessed to create energy from sunlight using photovoltaic cells.
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The Potteries of New England, Part II: Hampshire and Marblehead
Exploring the potteries of New England, from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.
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The Wars, by Timothy Findley
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents The Wars, by Timothy Findley, in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC.
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Cheap Christmas Ornaments
Decorate your Christmas tree with inexpensive homemade ornaments and discount holiday decorations to create a beautiful Xmas tree on a budget.
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Absinthe
"After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world." - Oscar Wilde
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Antiques in Alaska
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
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Argentina – Protected Architecture in Rosario
Rosario's heyday around the 1900s was largely influenced by European immigrants, their success stories are still visible in the architectural design of buildings.
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Arthur Miller in Profile
Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".
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Baseball's Opening Day 2007
Baseball places more importance and ceremony on Opening Day than any other sport. Here are some of the best and worst of baseball's annual inaugural game.
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Classic Authors: Henry James
A brief biography of Henry James.
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Composer César Cui Biography
Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.
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