US School Violence Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a list of incidents of elementary, middle and high school violence with at least one fatality, from 1927 to the…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a list of incidents of elementary, middle and high school violence with at least one fatality, from 1927 to the…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the deaths of 13 people at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at abortion in the United States. Facts January 22, 1973 – Roe v. Wade – The US Supreme Court,…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta. Facts Two people died and more than 100 others were injured as a…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. The riots stemmed from the acquittal of four white Los Angeles Police…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at what you need to know about the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Facts Seven crew members died…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. The moon landing was watched by an estimated 600 million…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march in Alabama. Facts Throughout March of 1965, a group of demonstrators…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Personal Birth date: November 28, 1953…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second oldest continuous sporting event in the United States,…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Washington’s Birthday, also called Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday marked on the third…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14. Facts There are several different theories about…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at South by Southwest (SXSW), a collection of music, film and interactive conferences and festivals held…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Pulitzer Prizes. The prizes are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1981 Birth…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Quecreek Mine Rescue. From July 24 through 28, 2002, nine coal miners were…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Edward Snowden, who admitted to leaking information about US surveillance programs to the press.…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor Charlie Sheen. Personal Birth date: September 3, 1965 Birth place: New York, New York…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. Facts January…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 29, 2022 –…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Daytona 500, the first race of the racing season for NASCAR. February 19, 2023 – The 65th…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Facts It is the main governing body for…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the NCAA Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The single-elimination…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the NBA All-Star Game. The All-Star Game closes out All-Star Weekend, which also includes the Slam Dunk…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in many other…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1. Facts Kwanzaa…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at The Pledge of Allegiance, a promise of loyalty to the United States. Facts “I pledge allegiance…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at lockouts and strikes in professional sports. A lockout is imposed by management or the owners. A strike…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 12, 2023 – Super…
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