William Miller (1782-1849), American clergyman, founded a movement which involved thousands in eagerly awaiting the Second Coming of Christ.William Miller was born on Feb. 15, 1782, near Pittsfield, M...
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Today is Saturday, March 17, the 76th day of 2007. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St. Patrick's Day.Today's Highlight in History:On March 17, 1776, British forces evacuated Boston dur...
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With 20 percent of the world's nuclear reactors in seismically active zones and the remote but real possibility of earthquakes just about everywhere else, nuclear power plants are designed with sha...
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A long list of problems _ including radiation leaks, burst pipes and fires _ came to light Tuesday at the world's largest nuclear power plant, a day after it was hit by a powerful earthquake.The ma...
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Leadership: When it comes to economic performance, there's no contest: Apart from the early years of the Depression, Jimmy Carter's brief tenure as president was the worst in the 20th century.Carte...
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With "The Feminine Mystique," Betty Friedan gave rise to the modern women's movement, striking a chord that continues to ring four decades later.Friedan and Coretta Scott King gained fame as crusad...
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William Miller
Today in history - March 17
