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23 hours ago · So, how did Oriental get its name? The connection, like much in town, is nautical. Initially, the town was known as Smith’s Creek (the name still carries on with body of water under the Hwy 55 bridge). But the name seemed lacking in the mid 1880’s, when a post office came to town. The search was on for something well, snappier.
4 days ago · The Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian, got its name because it passes through the place called Greenwich in London. It was established in 1851 as the imaginary line used to indicate 0° longitude, which is a reference point for measuring distances east or west from this line.
1 day ago · 28. 29. 30. Easter for the year 2017 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, April 16th. Easter also called Resurrection Sunday or Pascha is one of the most important days in the Christian faith commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead according to the New Testament. The Easter Triduum or Paschal Triduum starts on the evening of ...
1 day ago · Chinese New Year 2018. Chinese New Year for the year 2018 is celebrated/ observed on Friday, February 16. This year the animal sign is the Dog. Chinese New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese lunisolar calendar (Chinese traditional calendar). It is also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival.
May 14, 2024 · Well, let me take you on a historical journey to unveil the origins of this vibrant city’s name. Birmingham, Alabama was founded in 1871 at the convergence of two railway lines, strategically located near one of the world’s wealthiest mineral deposits. Interestingly, the city was named after Birmingham, England, which stood as the epicenter ...
2 days ago · However, the name is rooted in two historic Bronx neighborhoods that were fused together, Park Versailles and Westchester Heights, combined to create the more recognizable, “Parkchester ...
5 days ago · That trophy bears the Wanamaker name and is one of the largest trophies in professional sports. It goes to the winner of the PGA Championship each year. Well, a replica goes to the winner for one year, while the original is displayed at the new home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas. Check out some other interesting facts about the trophy.
