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Tamil Separatist Violence Erupts in Sri Lanka  — Research Starter

Tamil separatist violence in Sri Lanka emerged from deep-rooted ethnic tensions between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority, which have historical roots dating back to colonial times and…

Taliban Begins Suppression of Human Rights in Afghanistan  — Research Starter

The Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan, marked by their capture of Kabul in 1996, initiated a period characterized by severe human rights abuses and the enforcement of an extremist interpretation…

Tailhook Scandal  — Research Starter

The Tailhook Scandal refers to a series of events that took place during the Tailhook Association's annual convention in September 1991, which was attended by U.S. Navy aviators. This event, known for…

Taft-Hartley Act  — Research Starter

The Taft-Hartley Act, enacted in 1947, was a significant piece of legislation in the realm of labor relations in the United States, reflecting a shift in political attitudes toward labor unions…

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapses  — Research Starter

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, once a marvel of engineering when it opened in July 1940, collapsed dramatically just four months later on November 7, 1940. Known for its distinctive design and graceful…

Tacna-Arica Compromise  — Research Starter

The Tacna-Arica Compromise refers to the resolution of a prolonged territorial dispute between Chile and Peru concerning the regions of Tacna and Arica, which followed the War of the Pacific…

Szymborska Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature  — Research Starter

Wisława Szymborska, a Polish poet, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on October 23, 1996, at the age of seventy-three, marking her as the first Polish woman to receive this prestigious honor.…

Szent-Györgyi Discovers Vitamin C  — Research Starter

Albert Szent-Györgyi's discovery of vitamin C marked a significant advancement in nutritional science and the understanding of scurvy, a disease linked to vitamin deficiency. Although symptoms of…

Syrian Bar Association Demands Political Reform in Syria  — Research Starter

The Syrian Bar Association has called for significant political reforms in Syria, advocating for the protection of civil rights and the rule of law within a context marked by historical and ongoing…