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Armed Forces Day  — Research Starter

Armed Forces Day is an annual observance in the United States, celebrated on the third Saturday of May, that honors the men and women of the military. Established in 1949 following the National…

Arkansas Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state to be admitted to the United States, following its designation as a territory in 1819. The region has a rich history of exploration and settlement,…

Arizona Territory Established  — Research Starter

The Arizona Territory was established on February 24, 1863, when Congress organized it as a separate entity from the Territory of New Mexico. This marked a significant administrative change for the…

Arizona Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912, following a complex history of exploration, settlement, and territorial governance. The region has been inhabited for at least…

Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated  — Research Starter

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo is widely regarded as the catalyst for World War I. The archduke, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was targeted by…

Antioch College Chartered  — Research Starter

Antioch College, chartered on May 14, 1852, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is recognized as the earliest American educational institution of first-class standing that was both nonsectarian and fully…

Anne Hutchinson Banished From Colonial Massachusetts  — Research Starter

Anne Hutchinson was a prominent figure in early Colonial Massachusetts, known for her theological dissent against the Puritan leadership. Arriving in New England in 1634, she quickly established…

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous  — Research Starter

The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, often referred to as "Rondy," is a ten-day winter festival celebrated in Anchorage, Alaska, starting on the second Friday of February. This vibrant event has evolved from…

American Troops Land in France (WWII)  — Research Starter

The landing of American troops in France during World War I marked a significant turning point in the conflict. Following the U.S. declaration of war on Germany on April 6, 1917, the first units of…