Alabama earned the nickname "The Cotton State" in 1817 when cotton became the state's most prolific crop. Other nicknames include "The Camellia State" and "The Yellowhammer State."
Costa e Silva was a military man, politician and the 27th President of the Republic of Brazil . He held the position between 1967 and 1969. Biography Artur da Costa e Silva was born on October 3, 1899 in the city of Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul. He was the son of Aleixo Rocha da Silva and Almerinda
The Brazilian Constitution of 1824 was granted by Dom Pedro I on March 25, 1824. The first Brazilian Constitution guaranteed territorial unity, instituted the division of the government into four powers and established the census vote (vote linked to the citizens income). It was prepared by a smal
On a day like today, July 27, El Caballero de los mares was born and in our infographic you can learn more about the life of the greatest national hero.Miguel Grau was born in the city of Piura on July 27, 1834. He was the son of the Lieutenant Colonel Juan Manuel Grau y Berrío, born in the city of
A team of archaeologists has discovered at the archaeological site of Tipán Chen Uitz, located in Belize, two stone panels from 1,300 years ago in which ancient Mayans are represented playing with nine balls of a span while carrying impressive fans. According to experts, the panels date back to 700