Mamta Bansal
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History of 26 August
History of 26 August
1920 - The 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The amendment prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex in the...
World’s Most Visited Places
Some sightseeing places for the people who are fond of tourism, where they can enjoy their holidays. Here some such tourist places around the...
History of 25 August
History of 25 August
1902 - "Al-Hoda" began publication in New York City making it the first Arabic daily newspaper in the U.S.
1916 - The National...
History of 24 August
History of 24 August
1912 - A four-pound limit was set for parcels sent through the U.S. Post Office mail system.
1932 - Amelia Earhart became the first...
10 Most Venomous and Deadliest Snakes in the World
A total of more than 2500 species of snakes are found in the world. Out of which more than 500 species are poisonous.
The poison...
History of 23 August
History of 23 August
1902 - Fannie Merrit Farmer opened her cooking school, Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery, in Boston, MA.
1904 - Hard D. Weed patented...
History of 22 August
History of 22 August
1906 - The Victor Talking Machine Company of Camden, NJ began to manufacture the Victrola. The hand-cranked unit, with horn cabinet,...
History of 21 August
History of 21 August
1912 - Arthur R. Eldred became the first American boy to become an Eagle Scout. It is the highest rank in...
History of 20 August
History of 20 August
1914 - German forces occupied Brussels, Belgium, during World War I.
1918 - The British opened its Western Front offensive during World...
History of 19 August
History of 19 August
1917 - Team managers John McGraw and Christy Matthewson were arrested for breaking New York City's blue laws. The crime was...
History of 18 August
History of 18 August
1914 - The "Proclamation of Neutrality" was issued by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It was aimed at keeping the U.S. out of World War I.
1916...
History of 17 August
History of 17 August
1903 - Joseph Pulitzer donated a million dollars to Columbia University. This started the Pulitzer Prizes in his name.
1915 - Charles...