People in the United States celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and family gatherings. Some honor fallen soldiers by visiting military cemeteries or memorials. Fireworks displays can be crowded, so some people choose to have their own private displays. Celebrations can also include barbecues, picnics, and trips to state or national parks. Those […]
The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures, including illegal arrest. It applies to both federal and state law enforcement agencies and requires probable cause or a warrant for a search. There are exclusions, such as visible open containers of alcohol, and it only applies to government entities. Violations can result in cases […]
The 4th of July is Independence Day in the United States, celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The document outlines the reasons for secession and the American goals of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Americans celebrate with picnics, parties, patriotic displays, and fireworks. The day is a reminder of […]
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, while Ben-Hur won 11 Academy Awards in 1960. The United States adopted the Stars and Stripes flag in 1818, and William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia in 1841. Dixie debuted in 1859, and the Kennel Club was founded in 1873. The peace sign was introduced in 1958, […]
Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974, leading to her arrest for robbery. The Yalta conference began in 1945, setting the stage for the Cold War. The USO was founded in 1941, entertaining soldiers and supporting their families. Facebook was founded in 2004, revolutionizing social media. The Song Dynasty began in […]
Google founded by two PhD students from Stanford University in California. Kodak registered. Geronimo surrendered, ending the Indian Wars of the Southwest. The first NASCAR 500-mile race was held. Los Angeles, California is established. The first “American Idol” was voted stardom. The first transcontinental television broadcast in America took place, starring the president of the […]
The US Senate approved participation in the United Nations (1945), the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in Virginia (1619), the International Space Station’s first phase was completed (1998), Woodrow Wilson sailed for the Paris Peace Conference (1918), the first psychological report on bullet shock was presented (1917), the first Sunday newspaper was published in Great Britain […]
Obama became the first black US president. The US conducted its last atmospheric nuclear test. The first cash register was patented. The Hungarian uprising ended brutally. The first female governor in the US was elected. Iranian students took over the US embassy. King Tut’s tomb was discovered. The NSA was established. Hitler founded the SA. […]
US construction began on the Panama Canal in 1904. The Kent State massacre occurred in 1970. Napoleon began his exile in 1814. William Walker set out to conquer Nicaragua in 1855. Al Capone went to jail in 1932. Margaret Thatcher was sworn in as prime minister in 1979. David Frost interviewed President Nixon in 1977. […]
The US bought the Danish Virgin Islands for $25 million in 1916. The bodies of three civil rights activists were found in 1964, and Lizzie Borden’s parents were killed in 1892. Louis Armstrong was born in 1901, and the Department of Energy was established in 1977. The United States bought the Danish Virgin Islands from […]
Nixon refused to hand over tapes in Watergate scandal (1974); Edison electrocuted an elephant to prove AC was dangerous (1903); North Korean and Chinese forces captured Seoul (1951); first successful appendectomy performed in US (1885); Samuel Colt sold first handgun to US government (1847); LBJ outlined plans for “Great Society” (1965); Columbus left new world […]
The US Constitution went into effect (1789), the Spanish flu was diagnosed (1918), Andrew Jackson held an open house (1829), John Lennon said the Beatles were ‘bigger than Jesus’ (1966), the FDA approved a blood test for AIDS (1985), the first socialist congressman was elected (1911), the American Automobile Association was founded (1902), Charlie Chaplin […]
The heart chakra, located above the breastbone, is the center of emotions such as love, trust, forgiveness, and compassion. Blockages can cause negative emotions and physical ailments, but balancing the chakra can lead to self-love and empathy. Acts of love and self-acceptance can help stimulate the chakra. The fourth chakra, or heart chakra, is commonly […]
In Canada, licensed power engineers maintain high-pressure steam equipment. Fourth-class engineers work in small facilities and may need additional certifications. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are important. Energy engineers usually require a degree and local or national certification. In Canada, only licensed technicians are allowed to maintain equipment that provides heat […]
Fourth nerve palsy is a condition where the fourth cranial nerve responsible for eye movement is damaged or malformed, causing the affected eye to drift and resulting in double vision. It can be congenital or acquired through head trauma, and surgery is usually required to correct eye placement. Head tilt is a common sign, and […]
The US Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the first Fourth of July celebration was held in 1804. West Point opened in 1802, and founding fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died in 1826. Lou Gehrig retired from baseball in 1939, and the 49th and 50th stars were added to the […]
Sputnik 1 launched (1957), Germany requested armistice in WWI (1918), US bank robbery (1997), first US Open golf tournament (1895), first commercial flight across Atlantic (1958), Mount Rushmore sculpture began (1927), Belgium declared independence (1830), Bible printed in English (1537), Orient Express began (1883), Pope Paul VI visited US (1965). The world’s first artificial orbiting […]
The Tiananmen Square massacre ended a seven-week protest in China, while Henry Ford tested his first car in 1896. The US Congress passed the 19th amendment in 1919, and the first Pulitzer prizes were awarded in 1917. The patent for the ATM was granted in 1973, and the Montgolfier brothers demonstrated the hot air balloon […]
