Powered by RedCircle Here are some major historical events that happened on December 30th: 1922: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is officially established. 1936: The United Auto Workers (UAW) union stages its first sit-down strike at the General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Flint, Michigan, USA. 1972: The United States halts its heavy […]
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Powered by RedCircle Situation: You’re running late for an important meeting and are desperately searching for a parking spot. As you turn into a crowded parking lot, you spot an available space. However, another driver is also eyeing the same spot and begins to approach it from a different direction. You speed up and manage
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some major historical events that happened on December 29th: 1845: The United States annexes the Republic of Texas, which had gained independence from Mexico in 1836. 1890: The Wounded Knee Massacre occurs in South Dakota, USA, marking the end of the Indian Wars on the American frontier. 1934: Japan renounces
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Powered by RedCircle Go the extra mile: To make a special effort or go above and beyond what is required. Example: The tour guide went the extra mile to ensure that we had a memorable experience during our vacation. A stone’s throw away: A very short distance. Example: The hotel is just a stone’s throw
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Powered by RedCircle Here are a few notable occurrences that happened on December 28th: 1832: John C. Calhoun became the first Vice President of the United States to resign, stepping down over differences with President Andrew Jackson. 1846: Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the United States. 1895: The Lumière brothers, Auguste
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about how they get into the holiday spirit each year. Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:14 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I’m here with my co-host
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 27: 537: The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, was inaugurated by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. 1703: The Great Storm of 1703, one of the most severe storms in the history of the British Isles, made landfall. The storm lasted until December 28, causing
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 26th: 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Trenton took place, where George Washington’s army successfully crossed the icy Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. 1862: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack share their lists of items they need when they are traveling. What items make your trip more comfortable when you travel? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:14 Jack Welcome to the agency English podcast.
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 25th: 336: The first recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25th took place during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. 800: Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III on Christmas
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