Topic: Germany

Memoirs: Unusual people

Boston, like most major cities, is home to many artists and creative people. A songwriter and pianist from a young age, Rick and his sister Lisa decided to form a band called "Orchestra Luna. Orchestra Luna II was plagued by band member ...

Historic events on July 5th

We all know what's happened in the U.S. on July 4th, but what happened on July 5th, besides the founding fathers taking the day to sleep in?Here's a few of the things that happened throughout the years:1812 - American forces defeat British ...

Today in History - Nov. 8

Today in History - Nov. 8Today is Sunday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2009. "In 1889, Montana became the 41st state.In 1923, Adolf Hitler launched his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came ...

Today in History

Today in HistoryToday is Friday, June 26, the 177th day of 2009. On June 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited West Berlin, where he expressed solidarity with the city's residents by declaring: In 1870, the first section of Atlantic City's Boardwalk ...
This coming weekend you'll find our usual variety of strange and wonderful things that you can do, without even paying a dime. Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1 Where: Cornhole is an internationally known game originating in Germany in the 14th ...
Ifra director Dietmar Schantin said the answer is in wrapping special projects around specialist topics, and showed case studies from five international news sites that have a turned a decent profit. #8226; Canada's Globe and Mail brought in Cisco to sponsor a ...

Today in History - Sept. 7

On Sept. 7, 1907, the British liner RMS Lusitania set out on its maiden voyageToday is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2008. On Sept. 7, 1907, the British liner RMS Lusitania set out from Liverpool, England, on its maiden voyage, ...

Top Ten Summer Party Spots

1. Berlin There are more than a few reasons to head to Germany’s capital city for a raging summer jaunt you won’t soon forget. Not only is the “capital of cool” (its common moniker) currently playing host to Europe’s most celebrated sports ...

Today in history - Oct. 13

On Oct. 13, 1792, the Cornerstone of the Executive Mansion, Later Known As the White House, Was LaidToday is Saturday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2007. There are 79 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 13, 1792, the ...

Obituaries in the news

Obituaries in the NewsRobert BernsteinAUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Dr. Robert Bernstein, an Army physician who served as commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Texas Commissioner of Health, died Monday. He was 87.Bernstein died at an Austin hospital after a ...