An Historic Christmas Night
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- Written by James Parton
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: American Revolution
"Christmas Day, at night, one hour before day, is the time fixed upon for our attempt upon Trenton."
In this confused way, December 23, 1776, General Washington wrote from his camp, near Trenton Falls, to Colonel Reed, who was posted at Bristol, a few miles further down the Delaware, guarding an important ford.
The Global Mobile Event Apps Market
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- Written by Zoe Martin
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
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An event app acts as a powerful tool which you can use to communicate with your audience or ensure that everything is running smoothly. These apps are developed for mobile use and can easily be run on tablets and smartphones during the course of an exhibition or conference.
18th Century Christmas: How Have Things Changed, Stayed the Same?
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
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The approaches to and purpose of Christmas celebrations in the 18th century were, in some ways, quite different from modern festivities. The 18th century’s emphasis on the holiness of the season, decorative styles, and Christmas dinners certainly differ from modern Christmas celebrations. However, despite the differences in time, cultural mores, and religious beliefs, there are some surprising similarities between these two periods.
Early Automobiles
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Science and Technology
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It has enabled men to quickly travel from one end of the country to the other. It gave mobility to the military and it has saved countless lives. Today almost everyone owns at least one. It is a modern marvel, which has made the world smaller. What is this marvel that people need and take for granted? It is the automobile. The car is a tool for getting from one place to another in the shortest possible time.
On This Day in History For the Month of December
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Take a look at these important events in the month of December, that changed world history.
Famous Birthdays in December
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Here are the famous people who were born in December. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in December.