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Sun Yixian Overthrows the Qing Dynasty  — Research Starter

The overthrow of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Yixian in the early 20th century marked a significant turning point in Chinese history, transitioning the nation from a monarchy to a republic. The Qing…

Sun Microsystems Introduces Java  — Research Starter

Sun Microsystems, founded in 1982 by Stanford graduates, made a significant impact on the tech industry with the introduction of the Java platform and programming language in 1992. Designed for…

Sun Day Celebration Promotes Solar Energy  — Research Starter

The Sun Day Celebration, initiated in May 1978, aimed to promote solar energy awareness amid growing concerns over fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation. As industrialized nations…

Suharto Resigns, Making Way for Habibie  — Research Starter

Suharto's resignation in May 1998 marked the end of one of the longest-serving regimes in modern history, paving the way for his vice president, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, to take power. Suharto…

Sudanese Civil War Uses Hunger as a Weapon  — Research Starter

The Sudanese Civil War, particularly during the late 1980s, saw the strategic use of hunger as a weapon by the Sudanese government against the Dinka people, who were largely aligned with the Sudan…

Sudanese Civil War Resumes  — Research Starter

The Second Sudanese Civil War, which erupted in 1983, was a significant conflict in Sudan marked by a struggle between the northern Arab-Muslim government and the southern African populations,…

Sudan Expels Osama Bin Laden  — Research Starter

In early 1991, Osama Bin Laden relocated from Afghanistan to Sudan, where he invested heavily in various businesses, including construction and agriculture. During his five-year stay, he established…

Studio System Dominates Hollywood Filmmaking  — Research Starter

The "Studio System" refers to the dominant model of film production in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1950s, characterized by the control of major studios over nearly all aspects of filmmaking. Key…

Students Challenge Corporal Punishment in British Schools  — Research Starter

The topic of corporal punishment in British schools has a long and contentious history, characterized by changing societal attitudes and student resistance. Historically, corporal punishment was a…