Timeline of New York City disasters - Timeline of New York City disasters The following is a timeline of New York City crimes and disasters. July 11-13, 1863 - Approximately 50,000 people riot in protest of President Lincoln's announcement of a draft for troops to fight in the civil war. March 12-13, 1888 - A record blizzard drops 21 inches of snow on the city. An estimated 800 people die. June 14, 1904 - The General Slocum catches fire while cruising the East River. Over 1000 passengers are killed. June 25, 1906 - Stanford White is shot and killed by Harry K. Thaw. The murder would soon be dubbed "the Crime of the Century". March 25, 1911 - 145 employees, mostly women, are killed in the Triangle Factory fire. November 16, 1940 -.
List of reference tables - size, measurement and conversions topics (these could easily be cross-referenced under other relevant categories as well) SI base units SI derived units SI prefix Unit conversions Orders of magnitude orders of magnitude (length) orders of magnitude (area) orders of magnitude (volume) orders of magnitude (mass) orders of magnitude (time) Specific measures Cooking weights and measures Historical weights and measures Vedic units of time Paper sizes ISO 216 paper sizes Mathematics List of mathematics reference tables List of mathematical topics List of statistical topics Classification of finite simple groups List of mathematical functions List of mathematical proofs List of matrices List of numbers List of relativistic equations List of small groups Mathematical constants Table of bases Table of divisors Table of integrals Table of mathematical symbols Table of prime factors Taylor series.
Timeline of the 2001 anthrax attacks in New York - Timeline of the 2001 anthrax attacks in New York The following is a timeline the 2001 anthrax attacks in New York and New Jersey. New York City and New Jersey September 18, 2001 A letter containing anthrax is postmarked from Trenton, New Jersey to Tom Brokaw. A secretary in the New Jersey governor's office received a FedEx package containing a stamped letter addressed to Tom Brokaw. She put it in the mail. As of October 16, it is unknown if that was the letter containing anthrax. September 25 Erin O'Connor, an NBC Nightly News employee, 38, an assistant to Tom Brokaw, opens a letter postmarked from Trenton containing a brown granular substance. The letter was addressed with crude handwritten block letters, with no return address. She.
New York City Fire Department - New York City Fire Department The Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) has the responsibility of protecting the New York City's five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, as well as preventing disasters like The Station nightclub fire in nearby Rhode Island, and the trampling deaths at an overcrowded building in Chicago. The FDNY has 11,000 personnel, all of whom must go through tough physical training upon enlistment. They (along with the NYPD) have been celebrated as America's new heroes since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when well over 340 of them perished in the catastrophic collapse of the World Trade Center. See also: Fire department, September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack/FDNY casualties by company..
Troy, New York - Troy, New York Troy is a city located in Rensselaer County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,170. Troy is home to the world-famous Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It is the county seat of Rensselaer County6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History and Culture 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Remarks 5 Landmarks 6 External Links History and Culture \nSee this timeline for a great view of Troy's past. Geography \nTroy has a beautiful waterfront along Hudson river. Troy is located at 42°44'18" North, 73°40'51" West (42.738278, -73.680809)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km˛ (11.0 mi˛). 27.0 km˛ (10.4 mi˛) of it is land and 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it.
2003 occupation of Iraq timeline - 2003 occupation of Iraq timeline Timeline of events during 2003 occupation of Iraq, following 2003 invasion of Iraq, and relevant quotations about nature of occupation from officials. See 2003 Iraq war timeline. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 February 23, 2003 2 February 26, 2003 3 March 26, 2003 4 April 1, 2003 5 April 2, 2003 6 April 4, 2003 7 April 10, 2003 8 April 13, 2003 9 April 16, 2003 10 April 17, 2003 11 April 21, 2003 12 April 24, 2003 13 April 24, 2003 14 April 28, 2003 15 May 1, 2003 16 May 5, 2003 17 May 9, 2003 18 May 15, 2003 19 May 16, 2003 20 May 18, 2003 21 May 21, 2003 22 May 27, 2003 23 May 27, 2003 24.
Afghanistan timeline October 2001 - Afghanistan timeline October 2001 Afghanistan timeline Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 October 26, 2001 2 October 25, 2001 3 October 19, 2001 4 October 18, 2001 5 October 17, 2001 6 October 16, 2001 7 October 15, 2001 8 October 14, 2001 9 October 12, 2001 10 October 11, 2001 11 October 8, 2001 12 October 7, 2001 13 October 4, 2001 14 October 3, 2001 October 26, 2001 Abdul Haq was arrested by the Taliban and executed within hours by the militia. Haq was accused of trying to stir tribal revolt against its regime. October 25, 2001 U.S warplanes bomb International Red Cross warehouse in Kabul a second time. October 19, 2001 About 3,500 Afghan refugees poured into Pakistan, fleeing heavy night time attacks by U.S.
Afghanistan timeline January 1-16, 2002 - Afghanistan timeline January 1-16, 2002 Afghanistan timeline Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 January 16, 2002 2 January 15, 2002 3 January 14, 2002 4 January 13, 2002 5 January 12, 2002 6 January 11, 2002 7 January 10, 2002 8 January 9, 2002 9 January 8, 2002 10 January 7, 2002 11 January 6, 2002 12 January 5, 2002 13 January 4, 2002 14 January 3, 2002 15 January 2, 2002 16 January 1, 2002 January 16, 2002 A U.S congressional delegation met with Afghan president Hamid Karzai, promising American involvement in the country would not end with the winding down of the conflict. The delegation included senators Bob Smith, Byron Dorgan, Mark Dayton, Richard Durbin, and representative Ellen Tauscher. Their pledge was contrasted by representative Tom.
Afghanistan timeline January 17-31, 2002 - Afghanistan timeline January 17-31, 2002 Afghanistan timeline Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 January 31, 2002 2 January 30, 2002 3 January 29, 2002 4 January 28, 2002 5 January 27, 2002 6 January 26, 2002 7 January 25, 2002 8 January 24, 2002 9 January 23, 2002 10 January 22, 2002 11 January 21, 2002 12 January 20, 2002 13 January 19, 2002 14 January 18, 2002 15 January 17, 2002 January 31, 2002 During Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai's visit to London, U.K Prime Minister Tony Blair said that Britain could not commit more troops to an expanded international force requested by Afghanistan, and that he wanted to end Britain's command of the 17-nation mission by the end of April. Britain's command lasted until June. Two.
Afghanistan timeline 1981-1985 - Afghanistan timeline 1981-1985 Afghanistan timeline 1981 The stalemate in the Afghan crisis continues throughout the year. Babrak Karmal's government rejects negotiations except on its own terms, and the Soviets show no desire to withdraw or reduce their military presence. Rebel resistance against the Soviet presence intensifies throughout the country, despite all-out efforts by the 85,000-strong Soviet force and the Afghan Army to curb it. There are reports of widespread fighting between the mujaheddin (Islamic guerrillas) and the security forces in vast areas stretching from Kandahar in the south to Badakhshan on the Soviet border. The presence of rebels brings reprisals from the Soviet forces, and helicopter gunship and artillery attacks devastate several villages. Although there are no official estimates, Soviet casualties are also believed to be heavy..
Afghanistan timeline 1931-1940 - Afghanistan timeline 1931-1940 Timeline of Afghan history 1931 King Nadir Shah further consolidates his position, and continues to bring the country into a more settled state, as is noted by traders at the end of the year. Relations with foreign powers continue to be friendly, but the immigration of Europeans is not encouraged, and only a small number of European advisers are retained in the country. King Nadir devotes special attention to the reorganization of the army and the control of the national finances. May 1931 A consignment of 10,000 rifles and large quantities of ammunition arrives in Afghanistan from France. July 1931 After a campaign of eight months, the king's brother, Shah Mahmud, succeeds in driving Ibrahim Beg, "the Robin Hood of Bokhara," who has been.
Timeline for missing persons following the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks - Timeline for missing persons following the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks Timelines of Missing Persons Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Timeline of official missing, recovered, and identified victims 2 Timeline of Associated Press tally 3 Detailed timeline of identifications 3.1 August 19, 2002 3.2 August 20, 2002 3.3 August 27, 2002 Timeline of official missing, recovered, and identified victims Date missing recovered identified Sept. 15 4972 over 150 92 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 5422 201 135 Sept. 18 218 152 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 6333* Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 6453 261 194 Sept. 24 276 206 Sept. 25 279 209 Sept. 26 6347 300 232 Sept. 27 5960 305 238 Sept. 28 306 Sept. 29 5641 309 248 Sept. 30 5657 314 255 Oct..
Timeline of U.S. attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 - Timeline of U.S. attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 (EDT = GMT-4; Afghan time = GMT+4.30) Earlier Timeline September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack/Timeline October 2001 September 19, 2001 The U.S. sent combat aircraft to Persian Gulf military bases. Saturday, October 6, 2001 President George W. Bush tells Congressional leaders about the upcoming attack. Sunday, October 7, 2001 Osama bin Laden releases a videotaped statement before the attacks begin. 9:30 a.m. EDT (approx): The leader of the Northern Alliance says he believes the U.S.-led attack will begin "very soon". 11:30 a.m. EDT (approx): Israel is informed about the upcoming attack. 12:30 p.m. EDT (9 PM local time): the United States, supported by Britain, begins its attack on Afghanistan, launching bombs and cruise missiles against Taliban military and.
Timeline of computing 500 BC-1949 - Timeline of computing 500 BC-1949 This article presents a detailed timeline of events in the history of computing from 500BC until 1949. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related history of computing. Computing timelines: 500 BC-1949, 1950-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-present 500 B.C The abacus was first used by the Babylonians as an aid to simple arithmetic at sometime around this date. The abacus in the form we are most familiar with was first used in China in around 1300 A.D.. 87 BC The Antikythera Mechanism A clockwork, analog computer designed and built in Rhodes. The mechanism contains the first known differential gear and was capable of tracking the relative positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun. 1500 Leonardo da Vinci produced drawings of a.
Timeline of trends in music (1900-1949) - Timeline of trends in music (1900-1949) See also: List of years in music, Timeline of trends in music to 1899, Timeline of trends in music (1950-1959), Timeline of trends in music (1960-1969), Timeline of trends in music (1970-1979), Timeline of trends in music (1980-1989), Timeline of trends in music (1990-present) 1900s - 1910s - 1920s - 1930s - 1940s 1900s 1900 in music Music of Argentina The bandoneón begins to become popular in Argentina; it will soon become one of the principal instruments in the tango Music of Colombia The accordion begins to become popular throughout the country Music of Cuba Romantic ballads called boleros are developed Music of Indonesia The developing form of kroncong is popular among the poor, urban people Music of Russia Vassily.
Timeline of trends in music (1980-1989) - Timeline of trends in music (1980-1989) See also: List of years in music, Timeline of trends in music to 1899, Timeline of trends in music (1900-1949), Timeline of trends in music (1950-1959), Timeline of trends in music (1960-1969), Timeline of trends in music (1970-1979), Timeline of trends in music (1990-present) 1980s 1980 in music International trends Alternative rock and post punk artists like Joy Division (Closer), The Specials (More Specials) and U2 (Boy) achieve some popularity with influential releases; they are accompanied by popular punk and New Wave releases from Devo (Freedom of Choice), Talking Heads (Remain in Light), The Pretenders (Pretenders), The Clash (London Calling) and The Jam (Sound Affects) Hank Sapoznik, The Klezmorim, Kapelye, Andy Statman and the Klezmer Conservatory Band emerge at the.
Timeline of United States history (1860-1899) - Timeline of United States history (1860-1899) This section of the Timeline of United States history concerns events from 1860 to 1899. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 1860s 2 1870s 3 1880s 4 1890s 1860s 1860 - Pony Express begins 1860 - Crittenden Compromise 1860 - South Carolina secedes 1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President 1861 - Confederate States of America (the Confederacy) established under President Jefferson Davis 1861 - United States Civil War begins at Fort Sumter 1861 - Morrill tariff 1861 - Kansas admitted to the Union as a free state 1861 - Ex Parte Merriman, federal court case which objected to Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus 1861 - First Battle of Bull Run 1862 - Homestead Act 1862 - Pacific Railway Act 1862 -.
Timeline of United States history (1600-1699) - Timeline of United States history (1600-1699) This section of the Timeline of United States history concerns events from 1600 to 1699. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 1600s 2 1610s 3 1620s 4 1630s 5 1640s 6 1660s 7 1670s 8 1680s 9 1690s 1600s Some time between 1600-1650-Mahican Confederacy founded 1607-Settlement of Jamestown, Virginia 1608-French establish colony at Quebec 1609-Henry Hudson, hired by the Dutch, explores the present-day Hudson River 1609-The United Provinces (the Netherlands) lays claim to the Hudson Valley area 1610s 1612-Tobacco cultivation introduced to Jamestown by John Rolfe 1619-first African slaves arrive at Jamestown 1620s 1620-Pilgrims arrive from Plymouth, England on the Mayflower. They found Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts 1624-New Netherlands founded by the Dutch West India Company in present-day New York.
Timeline of United States railway history - Timeline of United States railway history The Timeline of United States railway history is as follows: 1810s-1830s: Various inventors and entrepreneurs make suggestions about building model railways in the United States; In 1825 John Stevens (inventor) builds a test track and runs a locomotive around it in Hoboken, New Jersey. 1820s and 1830s: The Baltimore and Ohio is incorporated in 1827 and officially opens in 1830. Other railroads soon follow, including the Camden and Amboy by 1832. 1830s-1860s: Enormous railway building booms in the United States of America. Railroads replace canals as a primary mode of transportation. 1865: George Pullman becomes well-known for luxury sleeping cars, called Pullmans in his honor, after he loans one of his cars to house the coffin of Abraham Lincoln after.
Timeline of postal history - Timeline of postal history This is a timeline of significant events in postal history, including dates relating to postage stamps. Seventeenth Century 1639 - Richard Fairbanks' tavern in Boston named repository for overseas mail Eighteenth Century 1775 - Benjamin Franklin, first Postmaster General under Continental Congress 1789 - Samuel Osgood, first Postmaster General under Constitution 1792 - On February 20 the Postal Service Act establishes the United States Post Office Department. 1810s 1820s 1823 - Navigable waters designated post roads by US Congress 1825 - Dead letter office 1829 - US Postmaster General joins Cabinet 1830s 1830 - US Office of Instructions and Mail Depredations established, later Office of the Chief Postal Inspector 1838 - Railroads designated post routes by U Congress 1840s 1840 - Penny.
