Battle of the Coral Sea

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Vacuum tubes, also known as thermionic valves, were first developed in the late 19th century and revolutionized electronics, enabling the creation of early radios, televisions, and computers. They were eventually replaced by transistors in the mid-20th century.

Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl who, at the age of 17, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. She was eventually captured by the English and burned at the stake for heresy in 1431. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

The Crescent City tsunami of 1964 was caused by the Great Alaska Earthquake and devastated the coastal town of Crescent City, California, killing 11 people and causing extensive damage to the port.

Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a leading figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the United States and played a pivotal role in securing women’s right to vote.

Typhoid Mary (1869-1938) was an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever who infected at least 51 people, leading to her quarantine for over 20 years.

Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, with Native American involvement. It ended with the Treaty of Utrecht.

Robert Moses was an American urban planner and public official who worked in the New York City area from the 1920s to the 1970s. He is known for his influential role in shaping the region’s infrastructure and public works projects, including parks, highways, and public housing. His legacy is controversial due to accusations of racism, elitism, and a lack of concern for the needs of minority communities.