Famous Historical Topics & Events Chapters

What are some of history's key stories and events which remain famous to this day? Check-out some of those topics.

The Wright brothers begin the age of aviation, followed by flights of Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart.

John Wilkes Booth, an actor, enters the Ford Theater Presidential box carrying his gun and a knife.

Differences over treatment of China put Japan and America at odds.

Many of the leaders of the fight to end slavery are former slaves themselves.

Mary relies on her deep Catholic faith as she prepares for her execution.

The English begin the Siege of Orleans in 1428. The French believe the English are unbeatable and feel there is no one to lead the people.

Taking off from Pakistan, en route to Norway, Francis Gary Powers flies his U-2 recon airplace over Soviet territory where he is shot-down by a Soviet...

Pienaar serves as captain of the Springboks during the 1995 World Rugby Cup and works with Mandela to create national support for the team.

Mary is tried and sentenced to hang.

The Union loses the battle for Fredericksburg; however, a Confederate soldier brings water to the injured enemy.

The weaving of the culure of South Carolina was due to a human mosaic blending of people. Indicator 8-1.4

The American colonies fight for their own freedom, but still own slaves.

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