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ANZAC Day, observed on April 25th each year, holds a special place in the hearts of Australians and New Zealanders. It is a day of remembrance, honoring those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The origins of ANZAC Day trace back to the Gallipoli campaign during World War I, but its... Continue Reading →
I am - or at least to be - a pretty big fan of tennis. Especially in 1the 70's and 80, and once spent an entire Independence Day weekend in the hospital watching my beloved Andrea Yeager at Wimbledon. I also particularly love the French Open, and the red clay courts. It takes place at... Continue Reading →
The SS Eastland tragedy was a maritime disaster that occurred on July 24, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The SS Eastland was a passenger ship that was docked on the Chicago River and was set to take employees and their families from the Western Electric Company on a chartered excursion to Michigan City, Indiana. As... Continue Reading →
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