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In 1968, students protested the Vietnam War, focused the Olympics on civil rights, faced tanks in Prague, and generally tried to change the world; but to what end?

Forty years have passed since the first moon landing and man has seemed to retreat from the solar system.

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the NYPD's First Division of Public Morals conducted a raid on a gay bar in Greenwich Village, known as the Stonewall Inn.

Woodstock fans rejoice as producers plan the festival's 40th anniversary celebration to be held in Bethel, NY.

Journey to the Moon is compilation of six documentaries focused on the United State's efforts to go to the moon.

Ruby lore says this gemstone protected wearers against disaster and brought love, courage, and wealth. The fiery ruby is one of the world's rarest gems.

It was 40 years ago today. Everyone remembers Woodstock, but the1967 Monterey International Pop Festival was the model for all the rock festivals that followed.

On July 20, 1969 as Apollo 11 was circling the moon the Eagle, the Lunar Module, was landing carrying the first two humans to walk on the surface of the moon.

The 40th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon prompts asking if mankind should continue exploring space by traveling to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's civil space program should be linked to U.S. goals for environment, economics and strategies, a new report said.

The 40th World Series of Poker kicked off on May 27. This year, 57 bracelets will be awarded including a $40,000 buy-in tournament to celebrate the WSOP's 40th birthday.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. The historic events of July 1969 are relived from the perspective of the BBC and its television coverage.

40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

It is now four decades since double Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark perished at Hockenheim. Racing fans everywhere will be remembering one of the greatest ever.

New interviews and unseen clips make up this documentary to celebrate 40 years since the first broadcast of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Sesame Street has been entertaining children and adults for over 40 years. 2009 marks their 40th anniversary with new characters, shows and music to enjoy.

Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the moon and the fifth manned flight of the Apollo Program.

The photographs of Paul Dembski taken in the sixties and seventies, shown now during Taos' Summer of Love, present a realistic view of these times in Taos, New Mexico.

Few documentaries have succeeded in capturing a time, place, and feeling, as well as the documentary Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music.

Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine prepare for a Jackson Five 40th Anniversary Concert in this reality series. The death of Michael Jackson affects siblings personally.

Every August Elvis Presley fans from around the world descend on Memphis Tennessee to take part in the annual Elvis Week Celebrations.

The Peanuts gang celebrates the 40th anniversary of the animated TV special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Planning on heading to Wyoming for this winter's 2006-2007 ski season, read what's new for Jackson Hole, Snow King Resort and Grand Targhee Resort.

This year's Man Booker Prize shortlist was announced this week. Just 6 final contenders now remain for the £50,000 prize, and there are some surprises amongst them.

Multicultural Toronto, Canada, is home to three of the biggest festivals in North America: Caribana Festival, The Canadian National Exhibition and the Royal Winter Fair.

Children's Book Week is an annual event that brings together kids, teens, parents, libraries and schools and fosters a love and appreciation of reading.

"Crimes of Passion," "Midnight Cowboy," "Fatal Attraction" and other edgy selections highlight Forbidden Film Retro Showcase.

Summertime means folk festivals, and within a few hours of New York City are some of the best, sure to make any folkie flip his bandana.

2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, and of gay pride. Find out how to learn more about this important event in gay history and celebrate pride this year.

During Winter 2008 the V&A is offering a wide choice of shows. However, check in advance for gallery closures and wheelchair access restrictions due to refurbishment.

An amateur astronomer reports first sighting of new impact evidence on the solar system's largest planet.

The new Getty Images Gallery, at Movieum of London, is showing an exhibition of rare and unseen images of the Beatles by famous photographers, including Robert Whitaker.

Oakland defeats Denver 34-20 to win their second straight divisional game.

Taking Woodstock (2009) falls short in a few categories.

With Salman Rushdie back in the news as the bookies favourite for the 2008 "Best of Booker" Prize, now is the perfect time to find out more about this great novelist.

For many parents of pre-schoolers, TV offers an easy distraction, allowing them some peace in an otherwise hectic day. But is it wrong to let toddlers watch television?

Neal Gabler's bio of Walt Disney purports to be about the triumph of the American imagination - yet fails to re-imagine its subject

Boasting the fifth largest Pride celebration in the nation, San Diego is expecting at least 160,000 spectators and participants to partake in this year's events.

Buying quality quilting fabric on line is almost risk free if you buy from trusted fabric manufacturers. Here are some hints to better judge the color & overall pattern.

Betty makes a shocking discovery about Don while he continues his dalliance with Miss Farrell. Meanwhile, Sterling Cooper marks 40 years and Paul competes with Peggy.

Former Major League pitcher Jim Bouton wrote the first tell-all sports book In 1969.

Did you know that Paul McCartney and John Lennon first met when they were just 13 years old? Or, that Ringo Starr wanted to be a hairdresser?

Vacation deals and hotel or villa packages help make travel more affordable. These romantic packages in the Caribbean's Puntacana Resort & Club make for a great trip.

Visions of sugarplums and Christmas magic at historic Chicago landmark store. The Nutcracker Suite celebrates the Joffrey Ballet and childhood fantasy.

ECM Records is celebrating its' 40th anniversary and you the jazz fans gets forty of its best jazz titles to let your ears luxuriate.

Rey de Reyes - King of Kings - this year's 40th Vallenato Music Festival in Valledupar promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Colombian folkloric tradition

The space age began with the October 4, 1957 launch of the first Russian space satellite. Other Sputnik satellites and the first US Explorer satellite soon followed.

VHS, Beta, and 8mm are gone. These days it is important to transfer home movies from these old formats onto DVDs for safe keeping.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents "Imagine," a thoughtful look at the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous Bed-In for Peace.

IUPUI men's basketball coach Ron Hunter went barefoot on the sidelines Thursday night to help send footwear to children in Africa.