This Week in History: Delegates from 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco on this date in 1945. by World Book | Wednesday, June 29, 2016 | United Nations Charter in San Francisco On June 26, 1945, delegates from 50 nations, meeting in San Francisco, signed the Charter of the... History, Government. United NationsUnited States Read More This Week in History: Margot Fonteyn, the Great British Ballerina, was born in 1919. by World Book | Monday, May 16, 2016 | Photo: © Zoe Dominic, Time & Life Pictures/Getty ImagesMargot Fonteyn, the greatest British... History, Sports, Art . balletMargot FonteynEngland Read More
Did you know? | 10 Little-known facts about Thanksgiving by World Book | Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 10 Little-known facts about Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner, and this day of giving thanks and remembering the... History. ThanksgivingHolidaysDid you know? Read More This Week in History: Harvard University was founded in 1636 by World Book | Monday, November 2, 2015 | Harvard College (now Harvard University) founded, 1636 (Oct. 28) Harvard University was founded at... History. HistoryEducationSchoolsBostonUnited StatesUS HistoryIvy League Read More