Timeline: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King was a renowned American civil rights activist, author and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. She was most known for being very active and vocal in...
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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: The World’s First Democratically Elected Female President
As the fourth president of Iceland, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir’s paid enormous attention to preserving her nation’s identity and marketing this unique identity to the outside world. She helped change the stereotypes...
A chronology of the life of Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
This timeline outlines key moments in the life of poet, singer, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou as well as her famous quotes, extracted from her autobiographies and journals. 1928:...
Susan B. Anthony: Timeline of the Life of One of America’s Greatest Social Reformers
Susan B. Anthony was a renowned women’s suffrage and labor activist famous for establishing the National Women Suffrage Association. Her life work went way beyond women’s rights; it included other...
Timeline of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, royally referred to as the Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). The distinguished British Royal, whose marriage lasted for over...
Timeline of Rutherford B. Hayes’s Life
Rutherford B. Hayes, supported by his financial conservative approach to governance, was US president during a period of great change – the end of Reconstruction Era (1865 – 1877). President...
Timeline and Interesting Facts about the Lewis and Clark Expedition
What the Lewis and Clark Expedition did in the early 19th century was that it allowed the United States to map out the entire Louisiana Territory. In addition to its...
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Quick Facts and Timeline
South African Anglican cleric and 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu, was one of the most prominent persons to ever hail from the African continent. His unflinching commitment in...
Timeline of Important Events during World War Two
The following presents the timeline of major events that occurred during World War Two from start to finish. 1933 to 1938: The lead up to WW2 The leader of the...
Causes & Timeline of the Spanish Civil War
Peace is not valued until war comes knocking at the door. The years between 1936 & 1939 were very bloody for Spanish citizens. During that time interval, the civil war...
Missouri Compromise (1820) Timeline
After the American Revolution, Americans (primarily those in the North) went into a period of self-reflection. Here was a nation whose central tenet professed that all men were created equal...
Timeline and Dynasties of Ancient China
The following is a brief chronological account of the major events that occurred from ancient China’s inception (around 2200 BCE) to its demise in 1911 CE. They have been grouped...
Ancient Mesopotamia: History and Timeline
Brief Background of Ancient Mesopotamia Mesopotamia was an ancient region situated in southwestern Asia, between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. Geographically, the region was mainly found in present-day...
