January 1 in History During the Middle Ages under the influence of the Catholic Church, many countries in western Europe decided to move the start of the year to one of several important Christian festivals – December 25 (the Nativity of Jesus), March…
Robert Southey Quiz Questions Click here for answers 1. When was Robert Southey born? a) 8 February 1764 b) 5 April 1776 c) 12 August 1774 d) 4 December 1768 2. Where was Robert Southey born? a) Lisbon b) Liverpool…
Inventions and Inventors A Air Brake : George Westinghouse, U.S.A. 1911. Air Conditioning : Willis Carrier, U.S.A. 1911. Airplane : engine-powered, Wilbur and Orville Wright, U.S.A., 1903. Airship : Henri Giffard, France, 1852; Ferdin von Zeppelin, Germany, 1900. Antibiotics :…