In 1935, America was in the midst of the Great Depression (August 1929 to March 1939), “the deepest and longest-lasting economic downturn in the history of the Western industrialized world up to that time.” The economy grew by 8.9%, unemployment fell to 20.1%, prices rose 3.0%, and t...
On October 29: According to History.com, “Black Tuesday hit Wall Street as investors traded some 16 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a single day. Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors. In the aftermath of Black Tuesday, America and the rest of ...
The fire at Tam O'Shanter's clubhouse wasn't the first time the original U.S. Open trophy had been imperiled. At the 1898 U.S. Open, the winner was Fred Herd. And Herd had a reputation as a heavy drinker. The USGA was so worried about letting him take the trophy home that it r...
Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented the bicycle in 1838. He called it a velocipede. 1803 saw the invention of the railroad locomotive by Richard Trevithick, an English engineer. He named it “Catch-Me-Who-Can.” The earliest bathtub is dated from 3100 B.C. from Gaza. However, bathtubs did not ...
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History of Pharmacy Facts and Trivia Last updated Jul 19, 2022 | Just For Fun How much do you know about the history of pharmacy? Below, we give a brief overview of the industry, pharmacy facts, and how it has evolved. Don’t miss our short trivia quiz at the end to test your ...
US Historyis filled with important facts, both big and small. From presidents to wars, learn more about this country’s past with these challenging trivia questions. With topics ranging from early settlers to civil rights movements, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive list of US...
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a) Thomas Jefferson b) John Adams c)Abraham Lincoln d) GeorgeWashington 2) Which State of USA was once part ofMexico? a)Texas b)Maryland c)New York d)Alaska 3) What is the number of states in USA? a) 24 b) 50 c) 60 d) 49 ...