WebThe 13th century was the century which lasted from January 1, 1201 through December 31, 1300 in accordance with the Julian calendar.. The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan, which stretched from Eastern Asia to Eastern Europe.The conquests of Hulagu Khan and other Mongol invasions changed the course of the Muslim world, most notably the …

WebErnst Karl Abbe HonFRMS (23 January 1840 – 14 January 1905) was a German physicist, optical scientist, entrepreneur, and social reformer.Together with Otto Schott and Carl Zeiss, he developed numerous optical instruments.He was also a co-owner of Carl Zeiss AG, a German manufacturer of scientific microscopes, astronomical telescopes, planetariums, …

WebThe states and territories included in the United States Census Bureau's statistics for the United States (population, ethnicity, religion, and most other categories) include the 50 states and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.).Separate statistics are maintained for the five permanently inhabited territories of the United States (Puerto Rico, Guam, the …

WebLong Island City (LIC) is a residential and commercial neighborhood on the extreme western tip of Queens, a borough in New York City.It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south.. Incorporated …

WebGretchen Esther Whitmer (born August 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the Michigan Senate from 2006 to 2015.. Whitmer was born and raised in Michigan.She is a graduate …

WebIndo-Pakistani War of 1971; Part of the Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, Cold War, and Bangladesh Liberation War: First Row: Lt-Gen. A.A.K. Niazi, the Cdr. of Pakistani Eastern Comnd., signing the documented Instrument of Surrender in Dacca in the presence of Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora (GOC-in-C of Indian Eastern Comnd.Surojit Sen of All India …

WebMidsummer is a celebration of the season of summer usually held at a date around the summer solstice.It has pagan pre-Christian roots in Europe. The undivided Christian Church designated June 24 as the feast day of the early Christian martyr St John the Baptist, and the observance of St John's Day begins the evening before, known as Saint John's Eve. ...

WebThe 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 through AD 100 according to the Julian calendar.It is often written as the 1st century AD or 1st century CE to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period.The 1st century also saw the appearance of …

WebJean-François de Galaup was born near Albi, France. His family was ennobled in 1558. Lapérouse studied in a Jesuit college, and joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine in Brest on 19 November 1756. In 1757 he was appointed to the French ship Célèbre and participated in a supply expedition to the fort of Louisbourg in New France.Lapérouse also took part in a …

WebThe 4th century BC started the first day of 400 BC and ended the last day of 301 BC.It is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period.. This century marked the height of Classical Greek civilization in all of its aspects. By the year 400 BC Greek philosophy, art, literature and architecture had spread far and wide, with the numerous …