Almanac facts for April 25 1966 and notable events
On April 25 1966 Almanac notes include Marconi born in 1874 and historic milestones such as the Mexican War start in 1846, the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, New York auto license plates in 1901, Milan siege in 1945, and the United Nations founding delegates meeting in 1945. Also mentions Venus and Jupiter positions and Stevenson quote.
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Venus
Jupiter
Guglielmo Marconi
Senate
Mexico
New York
Milan
San Francisco
United Nations
Winds Around the World Names and Types
The winds that blow globally are known by many names and include cyclones typhoons monsoons tornadoes chinook sirocco williwaw and cock eyed bob in common usage across regions.
Mayflower Voyage Begins On September 6 1620
The Mayflower set sail for America on September 6 1620 marking a pivotal early voyage. The crew and passengers faced uncertain seas as they pursued settlement and new opportunities in the New World.
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America
Reds Relent Moscow Permit For Lenin Stadium Games
The US Embassy announced that its Little League baseball team has been granted permission to use Moscow's Lenin Stadium for its games this season.
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Reds Relent
Moscow
UPI
Lenin Stadium
Holmes and LeStrade in a rare bridge stand off
Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Lestrade join a bridge game with Dr. Watson watching. Holmes wins the diamond slam via precise play after misdirections and deductions about South’s void in spades. The tale blends deduction and card tactics with a nod to Watson’s awe.
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Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Holmes
South
Dummy
Watson
Bridge problem asks optimal bids after partner raises to two clubs
In a bridge bidding diagram South holds KQJ76 in spades and AQ1098 in diamonds. With partner opening short of diamonds and the auction given, decide whether to bid four no trump or pass. The follow up asks how to respond when partner raises one club to two clubs after a one diamond response.
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