Times University Rankings
The Times newspaper’s annual university rankings, compiled by Mayfield University Consultants, measures entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, and graduate …
Ivy League Universities
The Ivy League is a collection of 8 north-east American universities whose sports teams play in a college league. However, …
Sir Isaac Newton
When did he live? Isaac Newton was born on December 25th 1642 in Lincolnshire, England. He died on March 20th …
The 100 Most Influential Figures in American History
In 2006, The Atlantic magazine asked 10 eminent historians to compile a list of the most influential figures in US …
Guy Fawkes Night
Bonfires and fireworks in the UK.
Edward VIII
When did he live? Edward David was born on June 23rd 1894. He died on May 28th 1972 in Paris. …
John Lennon
When did he live? John Lennon was born on October 9th 1940 in Liverpool. He was killed on December 8th …
Jonas Salk’s Polio Vaccine
A vaccine against polio helps fight one of the world’s major diseases.
Watergate Scandal
A break in at a hotel leads to the President having to resign.