Music
This legendary rock group formed in London in 1970
Queen
Soviet forces liberate Warsaw during World War II.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his farewell address, warning about the “military-industrial complex.”
1945, 1961
The U.S. Constitution was ratified by Georgia, the fourth state, during this winter month in 1788
January
This city hosted the Centennial Olympic Games, marking the return of the Summer Olympics to the U.S. for the first time since 1984
Atlanta
In 1903, the Wright brothers, both trained in this profession, applied their knowledge of mechanics to build the first successful powered airplane.
Engineer
This four-letter band name was formed from the members first names
ABBA
Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston.
1706
In the NFL, Patrick Mahomes wears this jersey number.
17
Ancient History: Although often slaves or prisoners, a small number of these warriors could earn their freedom by winning a series of fights, sometimes receiving a wooden sword called a rudis as a symbol.
Gladiators
This type of physician may study neurochemical imbalances, genetic factors, and brain imaging to understand and treat mental illness.
Psychiatrist
Originally a backing band for Santana members, this group later became one of the most successful arena rock acts of the 1980s.
Journey
Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense, helping rally support for American independence.
The League of Nations officially comes into existence.
The first session of the United Nations General Assembly is held in London.
1776, 1920, 1946
* This day of July, 1930, marks the opening of the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay.
* On this day in 49 B.C., Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, signaling the start of a civil war in Rome.
* This day of October 2011 saw the St. Louis Cardinals win Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers
10
This Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, initiating Prohibition, was ratified on this January date in 1919.
18th
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Franco, John Lithgow, Bill Clinton, Yo-Yo Ma, Woodrow Wilson and Albert Einstein used to do this
Professors
"Complaints about heavy workloads inspired the titles of 2 songs by this group, No. 1 hits 7 months apart".
Beatles
U.S. President Richard Nixon visits China, marking a major shift in Cold War diplomacy.
1972
* This month hosts both the Chinese Lunar New Year in some years and Groundhog Day in the United States
* The Super Bowl is most often played in this month
February
Guess the friend couple: In 1949, during early Cold War relations, this pairing of countries’ leaders symbolized a new alliance
Russia and China
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This Baroque composer of “Brandenburg Concertos” and “Toccata and Fugue in D minor” was born in Germany in 1685
Bach
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish The Communist Manifesto.
Malcolm X is assassinated in New York City.
1848, 1965
* The Northern Hemisphere experiences this event, marking the longest day of the year.
* In 1788, this number of states had ratified the U.S. Constitution by the time it officially went into effect.
21
* This is the year when the next FIFA World Cup will be hosted jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
* NASA plans to launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft to study Jupiter’s moon Europa around this year.
2026
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