World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
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Anniversaries [embed into YOUR website!]
Events (50 years ago today): 1975 – The Comoros joins the United Nations.
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Kiara Bisaro, Canadian mountain biker[41]
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Jason Lezak, American swimmer
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Amy Neighbors, American politician[42]
Deaths (1050 years ago today): 975 – Notker Physicus, Swiss painter
Deaths (650 years ago today): 1375 – John Henry, Margrave of Moravia (born 1322)[66]
Commemorations:
World Pneumonia Day
History Quote of the Day
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