• US: Civil War
  Resources from our database.
• American Civil War
  Users will find information on many aspects of the American Civil War. Viewers can chat with other visitors at the site about battles and other topics related to the Civil War.
• American Civil War Home Page
  This is a simple, one page site that has a VERY comprehensive set of links to Civil War Resources on the internet.
• Valley of Shadow: Two Communities in American Civil War
  The Valley of the Shadow Project looks at two communities, one Northern and one Southern, through the lens of the American Civil War. The project is an extensive archive of sources for the period before, during, and after the Civil War for Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Those sources include newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, and maps, plus church, census and military records.

1909 - Explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew A. Henson became the first men to reach the North Pole.

• Take a Brrr-eak for Some Cool Winter Reading!
  Warm up this winter with some cool new books about the North Pole, blizzards, and ice skating. They are among the b-b-best of the new winter b-b-books!

1920 - Isaac Asimov Born

• Isaac Asimov

Battle of Charleston (1863)

• US: Civil War
  Resources from our database.
• American Civil War
  Users will find information on many aspects of the American Civil War. Viewers can chat with other visitors at the site about battles and other topics related to the Civil War.
• American Civil War Home Page
  This is a simple, one page site that has a VERY comprehensive set of links to Civil War Resources on the internet.
• Valley of Shadow: Two Communities in American Civil War
  The Valley of the Shadow Project looks at two communities, one Northern and one Southern, through the lens of the American Civil War. The project is an extensive archive of sources for the period before, during, and after the Civil War for Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Those sources include newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, and maps, plus church, census and military records.

Modern Olympics began (1896)

• Go for the Gold! Olympic Games Spark Classroom Activities!
  Capitalize on your students' Olympic interests with Internet-inspired activities. Included: A dozen activities -- and four Teaching Masters -- for use across the grades!
• Explore the Winter Olympic Games on the Internet!
  Which Web sites are the best ones to supplement your students' study of the Winter Olympic Games? Come along as we explore medal-winning "Winter-net" sites for students of all ages!
• Michelle Kwan's Bio Gets to the "Heart" of Skating
  Michelle Kwan lets you into her life, her mind, and her heart in a new autobiography -- Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion -- from Scholastic. Included: Tips for using Kwan's autobiography in the classroom!

Mormon Church founded (1830)

• Religion/Theology
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Napoleon abdicated (1814)

• Napoleon Bonaparte
  Resources from our database.
• Napoleonic Wars
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Raffaello Santi Raphael Born

• Artists: Raphael
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• Raphael: Digital Images
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Rhode Island became final state to ratify US Constitution

• Constitutions, Treaties and Declarations
  This Web site is a collection of links to constitutions, treaties, and declaration documents for countries throughout the world.
• State History: Rhode Island
  Resources from our database.

Richard I died on Crusades (1199)

• Crusades
  Resources from our database.
• The Middle Ages: Twelve Activities Take Students Back in Time
  Cross-curriculum ideas for exploring the Middle Ages! Learn how a unit on the Middle Ages inspired great writing among fourth and fifth graders in Chandler, Arizona. Included: 12 great activities for teaching about the Middle Ages.
• Days and Knights: A Unit on the Middle Ages
  A teacher-created unit on the Middle Ages! You've tried an activity or two on the Middle Ages --- and your students are begging for more. This is the kind of topic cross-curricular units are made of. Don't miss your chance! Included: A teacher-created unit on the Middle Ages!
• Kids in the Castle: Lessons, Activities, and Virtual Tours!
  Interactive activities for young knights and fair ladies! Provide students with some pure fun as they explore life in the Middle Ages. Send them on a castle tour or a medieval adventure! Included: Five great interactive sites about the Middle Ages.

South Africa Founder's Day (aka Van Riebeeck Day)

• History: South Africa
  Resources from our database.
• Political Science: South Africa
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Student Government Day

• Internet Headquarters for Student Governments
  The Internet Headquarters for Student Governments was set up so student governments around the world can communicate and interact.
• Student Life: Student Government
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US Entered World War I (1917)

• History: World War I
  Resources from our database.
• Celebrate the Century: Search the Web for U.S. History of the 1900s
  In this Internet scavenger hunt, students learn about the stories behind the stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service commemorating the people, places, events, and trends of the first decade of this century. Explore Web sites related to the Wright brothers and Frank Lloyd Wright, Ellis Island and the St. Louis World's Fair, and more!