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ST THOMAS NEVADA HISTORY
In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...- In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
- In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to remote Alaska in 1974 and filed a homestead claim along the Stony River. Aft...
- In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
- 7 historic cities across the world that have deep links to IndiaIndia's links with the world go back centuries, shaped by trade, migration and the movement of people across the Indian Ocean. From the Gul...
- Geographic base of forex demand in India expanding, 47% demand from Tier 1 cities: Thomas CookBased on transaction data for April 2025 to March 2026, the report highlighted an increasingly diversified forex market driven by rising ou...
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...
- Donald Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economyPresident Trump visits California and Nevada to contrast his economic policies with Democrats. He aims to bolster Republican support in upc...
- India GM Praggnanandhaa beats Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield CupIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the Sinquefield Cup, defeating World Championship challenger Javokhir S...
- In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry: How Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made thermoplastic?In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry. Alexander Parkes developed ...
- From 1877, officials stocked over 33 million fish in Yosemite for anglers, altering fishless lakes and reducing habitat for native yellow-legged frogsYosemite's lakes, once fishless, received over 33 million stocked fish between 1877 and 1990. Introduced trout preyed on native species and...
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
- Who was Jake Whisenant? What to know about Yosemite climber who died at 30Yosemite climber Jake Whisenant died in a Sierra Nevada accident on August 3, 2026. He was known for his speed ascents of El Capitan's chal...
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...
- Around 1450, an Italian polymath created a device to understand local wind force and weather patterns for designing safe buildings and gave the world its first mechanical anemometer: How did Leon Battista Alberti's invention worked?Around 1450, Leon Battista Alberti developed the first known mechanical anemometer, using a swinging plate to measure wind force. The devic...
- FCRA amendment is India's internal matter, says MEA, hits back at US lawmaker's church takeover claimIndia's Ministry of External Affairs stated proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter. US Congressman Riley Moore critici...
- R Praggnanandhaa seals Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz titleIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has won the Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title. He secured the championship with a score o...
- Thomas Edison Quote of the Day: ‘To have a great idea, have a…’ Renowned inventor’s golden words on creativity, possibilities and innovationThomas Edison's quote emphasizes generating numerous ideas for innovation. He believed quantity often leads to quality in creative pursuits...
- US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral tiesUS lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government takeovers of relig...
- Who is Florida teen Nathan Thomas, who broke a 306-year-old Guinness record to become the world's youngest professor?Nathan Thomas is now the youngest male professor ever recorded. He achieved this distinction at Miami Dade College in August 2023. This rem...
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