• History: World War II
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Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior blown up under mysterious circumstances (1985)

1834 - James Whistler (artist) born

• Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine
  A comprehensive database of museum quality fine art that can be viewed on the internet.

1979 Arthur Fiedler orch leader (Boston Pops), dies at 84

• Energy In The Air: Sounds From The Orchestra

Carl Orff born 1895

Marcel Proust born 1871

1962 Martin Luther King Jr arrested during demonstration in Georgia

• Black History on the Internet
  Explore the best Black History sites for primary, middle, and high school level students. Activity and lesson ideas included!
• Ten Activities Celebrate Achievements of African Americans!
  With the assistance of the Web, you too can incorporate activities that reflect the positive impact black Americans have had on our nation's history.

Arthur Ashe born 1943

King Louis XVI of France declared war on England to support American Revolution (1778)

• Great Sites for Teaching About...The American Revolution
  Best sites on the web for teaching about the American Revolution time period.

1925 The Scopes Monkey Trial Begins

• Famous American Trials
  Courtroom proceedings at both the state and federal levels have defined many significant turning points in American history. The Famous American Trials Web site provides an in-depth look at several landmark legal battles.