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Why did the U.S enter the Veitnam War?

Oct 28th, 2008 | Category: History

After the Second World War many countries of Eastern Europe had came under the communist rule like china, Russia etc. America, Africa and Asia were also coming under the influence of communist rule. U.S felt that if the same situation …



Why was the Berlin wall built?

Oct 24th, 2008 | Category: History

After the second world war Germany was fragmented into two parts i.e. east Germany under the communist rule of soviet union and the west Germany which was democratic country supported by U.S.A. Berlin lies in the centre of east Germany …



Why was the Eiffel Tower built?

Oct 22nd, 2008 | Category: History

The Eiffel tower was built in Paris for the world exhibition which was an international fair to show the beautiful, unique things and advance technology of France. Its construction was started in January 26, 1887 and was completed on 31st …



When was the first car made?

Oct 5th, 2008 | Category: History

After the invention of wheel man started inventing different types of vehicles that could run on roads. It is said that in 1678 father Ferdinand Verbiest presented a steam powered vehicle to the emperor of China. But no proofs are …



When was the first television made?

Oct 4th, 2008 | Category: History

A box by which we see images and hear sounds is called television. Let us know about its invention and development.
In 1862 Abbe Giovanna Caselli invented pantelgraph which sends the still images with wires. May and Smith the other scientists …



Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

Aug 18th, 2008 | Category: History

People in America celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. This day is taken as a legal holiday. People spend wonderful time with their family and friends and have the holiday feast. But in Canada thanksgiving is celebrated …



Why did war of Vietnam begin?

Jul 17th, 2008 | Category: History

The incident started in the beginning of 20th century when a Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chin Minh was studying in U.S and wrote to president to seek their help to run the country which was then under French but all this …



Why did civil war happen?

Jul 17th, 2008 | Category: History

King Charles I became the ruler of England and after one year nearly in 1625 he started declaring that he is the man of god and he should have all the powers to rule the country because of divine right. …



Why did World War I start?

Jul 17th, 2008 | Category: History

“Great war” the other name of world war I. it was started due to many reasons but the foremost cause of all is the assassination or Archduke Frencis Ferdinand, the next heir of Austro-Hungarian Empire and his wife Sophie during …



Why World War II started?

Jul 16th, 2008 | Category: History

Generally people believe that World War 2 was started in year 1939. Minor German radio station was attacked by the group of Nazis and Hitler to prove their invasion Poland right. Hitler gave the justification for the invasion that Gleiwitz …



Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

Jul 10th, 2008 | Category: History

Memorial Day is celebrated for remembering all those soldiers who had given their lives in war, battles and even in peace to maintain our freedom, peace and liberty. Those who have sacrificed their lives for us deserved to be remembered …



Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Jul 9th, 2008 | Category: History

This day is celebrated on 17th of March. It marks the death of St. Patrick. It is believed that this man came to earth only to convert pagans to Christianity. At a very small age of fourteen he was kidnapped …



Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

Jul 8th, 2008 | Category: History

From many years we all are celebrating Labor Day but rarely made an effort to find the reason behind it. We had only accepted it as a tradition. This day is taken as a national holiday in Canada and United …



Why do we celebrate Flag Day?

Jul 8th, 2008 | Category: History

In 1885 B.J Cigrand, a teacher and his students observed as 108th anniversary of official adaptation of the “stars and stripes” as the flag in year 1777 and after a year later got independence from Great Britain. President Henry Truman …



Why are there seven days in a week?

Jul 8th, 2008 | Category: History

If we go deep into the history of seven days we will find that there is no definite theory of why there are seven days in a week. Everyone has different opinions about it.
Some people say that week of seven …



Why is it called good friday?

Jul 4th, 2008 | Category: History

Not only by the name of “good Friday” have we called this day. In different countries it is known by different names. In Latin America, France Italy, Vietnam, Japan, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Philippines is called as “holy Friday”, “Mourning Friday” …



Why do we celebrate halloween?

Jun 29th, 2008 | Category: History

Halloween is celebrated with candies, bright costumes, black cats, pumpkins etc. It is believed that 2000 years back Halloween was originated from the Celtic festival of samhain. They worship the nature’s beauty, the sun and also samhain who was believed …



Why do we celebrate Columbus day?

Jun 21st, 2008 | Category: History

Columbus day is celebrated in U.S in Puerto Rico, in some parts of Canada and in the cities of Spain and Italy for discovering America in October 12,1492. The day was first celebrated in year 1792. It was also …