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Today in History -19 January
Important Events 379 Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire 1812 Peninsular War: After a ten day siege, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, orders British soldiers of
Word of the Day – Preeminent
Definition 1 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent 2 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted :
Famous Birthdays On 19 January
James Watt Birthday: January 19, 1736 Nationality: Scottish Died At Age: 83 James Watt was a Scottish engineer and instrument maker, who is known for his invention of the first
Famous Birthdays On 18 January
Gilles Villeneuve Birthday: January 18, 1950 Nationality: Canadian Died At Age: 32 Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian racing driver who participated in Grand Prix for six years, winning six races.
Word of the Day – Modicum
Definition : a small portion : a limited quantity Did You Know? What does modicum have to do with a toilet? It just so happens that modicum shares the same
Today in History -18 January
Important Events 532 Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails, 30,000 killed by troops loyal to the Emperor in the Hippodrome 1591 King Naresuan of Siam kills Crown
Today in History -17 January
Important Events 1773 Captain James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33′ S) 1873 A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle
Famous Birthdays On 17 January
Muhammad Ali Birthday: January 17 Nationality: American Died At Age: 74 Nicknamed ‘The Greatest’, Muhammad Ali was one of the legends in the sport of professional boxing. At 6 feet
Word of the Day – Effusive
Definition 1 : marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm 2 : characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava Did You Know? We’ve used
Riddle Of The Day – 17 January 2021
I’m always in front of you but you can never see me. What am I? Answer: The future.
Today in History -16 January
Important Events 27 BC The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate 1412 The Medici family is appointed official banker of the Papacy 1547
Famous Birthdays On 16 January
Lin-Manuel Miranda Birthday: January 16, 1980 Nationality: American Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Males Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, playwright, songwriter, and actor. He is known for creating
Word of the Day – Vulcanize
Definition : to treat crude or synthetic rubber or similar plastic material with chemicals to give it useful properties (such as elasticity, strength, and stability) Did You Know? Vulcanize might