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Saturday, March 28, 2015
Labor Day
Labor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September in the United States. It marks the end of the summer vacation season. It is also celebrated in other countries on different days.
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Holiday Facts
Monday, January 20, 2014
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May in the United States. Memorial Day is for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Holiday Facts
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Father's Day
Father's Day was started by a woman; Sonora Smart Dodd. It became an official holiday in the United States in 1972. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
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Holiday Facts
Mother's Day
Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis. It became an official holiday in the United States in 1914. It is celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
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Holiday Facts
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Phonograph invented
The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison.
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Phonograph Facts
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
State of the Union
The State of the Union is an annual address given by the president of the United States. It reports on the condition of the country and also his agenda.
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Government Facts
Friday, May 27, 2011
E pluribus unum
E pluribus unum is a Latin motto that means "out of many, one".
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Latin Expression Facts
Experto crede
Experto crede is a Latin motto that means "believe one who has had experience".
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Latin Expression Facts
00:00 hours
In 24-hour time, 12:00 a.m. midnight is not 24:00 hours, it is 00:00 hours.
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Time Facts
Sextillion
Sextillion has 21 zeros. Sextillion comes after quintillion which has 18 zeros.
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Number Facts