It has been predicted the Leaning Tower of Pisa could topple over within 20 years 1990: Leaning Tower of Pisa closed to public England haveThe Leaning...
After the attack Nancy Kerrigan fell to the ground sobbing "Why me?" 1994: Mystery assailant attacks top US skater England haveAn unknown ma...
Six years later an even bigger operation was launched called Operation Solomon 1985: Israel ends major Ethiopian rescue mission England haveIsrael has...
Edmund Hillary at the South Pole after leading the first successful overland expedition for more than 40 years 1958: Explorer Hillary arrives at South...
There has been fierce resistance to the Soviet invasion 1980: Afghan leader defends Soviet invasion England haveThe new president of Afghanistan, Babr...
The tragedy happened as fans left the stadium 1971: Sixty-six die in Scottish football disaster England haveSixty-six football supporters have been ki...
Customers and shop assistants are getting used to new notes and coins 2002: Celebrations as euro hits the streets England haveTwelve of the European U...
In FranceEvery home displays a nativity scene featuring little clay figurines made in the south of this country.The Christmas tree has never been popu...
In EnglandChristmas is celebrated on December 25th.Children write letters to Santa detailing their requests for Christmas gifts.Gifts are traditionall...
In RussiaSt. Nicholas is extremely popular.St.Nicholas is also known as Grandfather Frost.New Year Day is the main holiday.Father Frost delivers prese...