Articles related to "July 14"

Bastille Day commemorates the actions of Parisians in 1789 when thousands stormed the symbol of royal power and forced the king to defer to the National Assembly.

On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.

This July 14, teach your children about Bastille Day as you create easy French flag crafts together. Make flags to wave, to decorate, to eat and to wear.

The French enjoy a good holiday and Bastille Day on July 14 is one of the best. The festivities commemorate the storming of the Bastille more than 200 years ago.

From July 9-15, the American Library Association's annual meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, one of the largest gatherings of librarians in the country.

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

This month offers full seasons of police dramas and medical series on DVD.

Travel information on the French capital's best sporting, film and cultural events, such the marathon and the Nouveau Festival International de Danse. Expect fireworks...

Who's more patriotic, 2008 presidential candidate John McCain or Barack Obama, America's new president-elect?

Already authors of several headlines this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks were at it again with the announcement that Dale Tallon was being replaced by Stan Bowman.

The Chicago Outdoor Film is a free event features seven classic movies at sunset under the city skies at Grant Park this summer from July to August.

This month offers a variety of dramatic television series on DVD.

These Appleton family Bible records, purchased at a Boston bookshop in 1950, ended up in the Princeton University Library, a place genealogists would not be apt to look.

Everyone has heard of the legendary "Billy the Kid." But how much do you really know about this American folk hero?

Bastille Days is held July 10-13, 2008, on Cathedral Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Giant street party features food, drink, music, independence and fun.

The 2009 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Lineup Includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Martin Short, Bill Cosby, Chicago's Second City and more.

These events are from June - August, the busy summer months of events. Plan your trip to coincide with these events, festivals and events.

Getting luscious locks for the school dance isn't just about the latest shampoo or conditioner. Here's how you can take care of your hair with some health pointers.

An ongoing index of crafts, printables and projects relating to history.

Bastille Day is reason enough for a party. It's July, so most parties are outdoors or a pique-nique in the park. Serve this as a side or a main dish salad.

After becoming a monarch as an infant his troubled reign was doomed despite the backing of the king of Jordan.

Go back to the days of Laura Ingalls Wilder with this easy to make braided rug. Perfect for a study of the book Little House on the Prairie.

Canada has introduced new measures requiring visitors from the Czech Republic, and Mexico to have visas. The regulations are designed to limit refugee claimants.

The stock market keeps dropping as Obama rises in the presidential polls. Is his rhetoric about raising taxes on capital gains scaring investors?

Baltimore's youthful center fielder Adam Jones has fulfilled the promise he showed when Oriole management traded for him in 2008, by earning an All-Star selection in 2009

There's much more to Sonoma County than touring some of the finest California vineyards. Try free vineyard hikes, bird-watching, honey-tasting and organic hideaways too

Folk101’s Unsigned Series presents Derek Olive—a Montreal-based, singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso whose debut album Our Passing Nows will be launched July 14th.

Canada is a country often jibed about its abundance of snow and ice, but composer Vincent Ho will turn that humor into artistry.

Somalia's interim government met with representatives from the nation's major clans to discuss the future of their country while a wave of attacks rocked Mogadishu.

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.

The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.

Acondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by short stature.

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.

A general introduction to intellectual property rights (IPR), which summarizes the types of IPR and its relevance in today's world.

What clothes are best to pack for a great trip to Hawaii? For a Hawaiian Islands vacation, it's wise to think casual and also buy some local clothing for fun souvenirs.

Chima and Lydia campaign for safety; Six houseguests compete in a messy, pimple-popping power of veto challenge; Russell and Jessie turn their attention to Ronnie

The U.S. stimulus program, Cash for Refrigerators, or Cash for Appliances, will provide government rebates for new Energy Star® appliance purchases starting in late 2009.

People who live with cats have often suspected their companions have some form of control over them; now, research has confirmed the suspicions.

The United States produced the first woman to achieve the rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army. General Kennedy has paved a path of courage and conviction.

With gas prices (and oil company profits) at record levels, McCain proposes lifting the ban on coastal drilling.

Coldplay begins busy summer with the release of new album, Viva la Vida, a series of free concerts and their North American Tour.

Health Care Reform is on the agenda for the House of Representatives and Congress in the US Debates are flaring, but what is being proposed?

Missouri Monster, abbreviated as Momo, has killed dogs and other animals, unlike the vegetarian Bigfoot. Cryptozoologists and UFOlogists investigated the creature.

Bastille Days is a French themed festival at Cathedral Square in East Town of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Storm the Bastille, enjoy food, wine and entertainment.

After a staggering success across Europe, George Michael brings his career retrospective tour, 25 LIVE, to North America starting in June.

The dual-nationality island of St. Martin (French) and Sint Maarten (Dutch) is for those who like a vacation with lots of variety and affordable resorts.

The celebrities and athletes race around a golf course and bowl for strikes and safety; An eliminated team gets a second chance

Billy the Kid's role in the Lincoln County War earned him a place in American folklore and a fair amount of controversy still surrounds his death.

The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.

New compilations, tributes, biographies, and retrospectives seem to come out every few weeks honoring Michael Jackson.