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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…

Syria and Egypt Form the United Arab Republic  — Research Starter

The United Arab Republic (U.A.R.) was a political union formed between Syria and Egypt on February 1, 1958, following a defense agreement established in 1955. Spearheaded by Syrian Ba'ath Party…

Swiss Women Gain the Right to Vote  — Research Starter

Swiss women gained the right to vote in national elections in 1971, marking a significant milestone in the country's democratic evolution. Despite being a well-established democracy, Switzerland was…

Swiss Warehouse Fire Causes Toxic Spill into the Rhine  — Research Starter

On November 1, 1986, a significant fire occurred in a chemical storage warehouse in Schweizerhalle, Switzerland, resulting in a catastrophic toxic spill into the Rhine River. The blaze, linked to a…