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Wk 04 (27 January 1945) Nazi Death Camp At Auschwitz LiberatedThis Week in HistoryRed Army soldiers from the USSR liberate the largest Nazi concentration camp. In 1945, Red Army soldiers from the USSR freed thousands of prisoners from the Nazi regime
Wk 06 (11 February 1990) Nelson Mandela Is Freed From JailThis Week in HistorySouth African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela is freed after nearly 30 years' imprisonment. In 1990, Nelson Mandela was released after spending almost 30 years in jail
Wk 09 (1 March 1954) USA Tests Its Biggest Nuclear WeaponThis Week in HistoryThe USA explodes a huge hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. In 1954, the USA tested a massive hydrogen bomb nicknamed Bravo at Bikini Atoll, part of the Mars
(PHNOM PENH,Reuters)The price of raw crickets has dropped recently. (路透社柬埔寨金边电)生蟋蟀的价格最近下跌。 They are a popular snack among Cambodians. 蟋蟀是柬埔寨人常吃的点心。 The price of crickets has drop
Tianjin wants to increase the sales of dairy products. 天津想增加乳制品的销售量。 This northern city wants to develop its dairy industry. 这个北方城市想发展其乳制业。 The goal is to increase the number of cows from 40,000
Wk 48 (26 November 1922) Tutankhamen's Tomb Is OpenedThis Week in HistoryThe tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy king is opened for the first time in over 3,000 years. In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter opened the tomb of the ancient Egyptian
Wk 51 (21 December 1898) US Forces Occupy The PhilippinesThis Week in HistoryThe USA claims the Philippines as a ceded territory and takes control using military force. In 1898, US President William McKinley claimed the Philippines as ceded to the US
Wk 41 (12 October 1492) Columbus Reaches The New WorldThis Week in HistoryChristopher Columbus leads the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic. In 1492, Christopher Columbus led 3 ships across the Atlantic in search of a short route to Asia. Th
Wk 40 (4 October 1957) First Satellite Launched Into SpaceThis Week in HistoryThe USSR launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth. In 1957, the world was surprised to see the Soviets launch the first satellite into orbit, w
Wk 39 (28 September 1924) The First Flight Around The WorldThis Week in History2 US planes, The Chicago and The New Orleans, complete the first flight around the world. In 1924, two planes completed the first flight around the world, covering 26,343
Wk 37 (11 September 2001) USA Suffers 4 Simultaneous AttacksThis Week in HistoryThe world watches in shock and awe as 4 commercial airliners wreak havoc in the USA. In 2001, the world watched its TV screens in disbelief as 4 commercial airliners were
Wk 36 (3 September 1939) Allies Declare War On Nazi GermanyThis Week in HistoryGreat Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declare war on Hitler's Nazi Germany. In 1939, the Allied Forces of Great Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand respo
Wk 35 (31 August 1997) Princess Diana Dies After A Car CrashThis Week in HistoryPrincess Diana dies shortly after a high-speed car accident in Paris, France. In 1997, Princess Diana, who was the former wife of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II's eld
Wk 30 (25 July 1978) World's First Test Tube-Baby Is BornThis Week in HistoryLouise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, is born in Manchester, England. In 1978, the world's first test tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in Oldham and District Gene
Wk 29 (17 July 1936) Spanish Civil War BeginsThis Week in HistoryPro-fascist forces revolt against the government of Spain, and civil war ensues. In 1936, pro-fascist elements of the Spanish army, with support from the Catholic Church and monarchists
Wk 27 (4 July 1776) Declaration Of Independence ApprovedThis Week in History13 British colonies in North America claim independence from Great Britain. In 1776, during the War for Independence, the Second Continental Congress, comprised of representa
Wk 26 (25 June 1876) US Army Defeated At Little Big HornThis Week in HistoryUS General George Custer and all of his men are killed after attacking Native Americans. In 1876, US General George Custer led an attack by the 7th Regiment of the US Cavalry
Wk 22 (29 May 1953) Mount Everest Is ConqueredThis Week in HistoryEdmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay become the first to climb the world's highest mountain. In 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first peop
Wk 21 (21 May 1927) First Solo Non-Stop Atlantic FlightThis Week in HistoryCharles Lindbergh becomes the first person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo non-stop across th
Bear responsible for the Alaska wildfire 棕熊造成阿拉斯加大火 (Alaska,Reuters)Brown bears pawing through garbage at a landfill in Alaska touched off a four-acres wildfire,officials reported. (路透社阿拉斯加电)根据官方报道