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First Ladies
The unofficial title, "First Lady" originated in the United States of America in 1849 , exclusively to identify the wife of the elected president and currently used widely in many countries to address the spouse of an elected head of state, but not for the spouse of a prime minister or head of government.
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The word pinata is actually Chinese not Hispanic. It was used to celebrate the coming of Spring. Marco Polo voyaged to China where he was introduced to the Chinese custom and was eventually adopted by the Spanish, French and Italians. When Mexico was conquered by the Spanish this custom was brought to their new land.
What was the first video game system and game?
The first video game is an often debated topic. The idea of computer that could play games actually dates back to the inventor of the computer himself, Charles Babbage. While designing his never completed Analytical Engine in 1837, a machine he hoped would be able to carry out any mathematical function, he realised it would be capable of playing simple games such as tic-tac-toe and chess.
The first actual computer that played a game was called the Nimatron. It was developed and built by Edward U. Condon in 1940 to play the Chinese game of Nim. The game was displayed 'visually' by illuminating columns of lightbulbs. That same year it was demonstrated at the New York World's Fair where it was played by 50,000 people.
Source: http://deserthat.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/earlyer-computer-games-babbage-and-nimatron/
The first computer game to be displayed on an actual screen was called OXO. It was written for the EDSAC computer by Alexander S. Douglas in 1952 for his Ph.D thesis on human-computer interaction for the University of Cambridge.
Spacewar! developed by Steve Russell in 1962 is the first computer game developed for an already existing system; the PDP-1 computer. This also made it the first game to be distributed. The source code was made available to anyone who requested it.
Computer Space made in 1971 by Nutting Associates was the world's first commercially sold video game of any kind. The coin-operated video game was created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, the later founders of Atari.
A year later in 1972 the Magnavox Odyssey, created by Ralph H. Baer, became the first commercially sold video game console.
What was the first mall created?
The first strip mall was created in 1922 in Kansas City, Mo. by J.C. Nichols. The first enclosed mall was created in 1956 in Edina, Min.
The first "megamalls" were created in the 1980s, containing hundreds of stores.
What are some words to describe Barbara Bush?
Barbara Bush (1925-2018) was the First Lady of the US, wife of President George H.W. Bush (41st US President), and mother of George W. Bush (43rd US President). She was born Barbara Pierce on June 8, 1925 and died April 17, 2018, age 92.
The younger Barbara Pierce Bush is her granddaughter, son George W. Bush Jr.'s daughter, born with twin sister Jenna Bush (Yager) on November 25, 1981.
Who was the first karate teacher?
That would be lost in history. Karate can be documented back in to the early 1800's and martial arts back many centuries. The various arts were blended and became karate on Okinawa in the late 1800's. Matsamora is considered by many to be the first known instructor.
What were the materials of the first basketball?
Bat
Glove
helmet
team color socks or just white
might want some batting gloves
maybe a few softballs for home practice
cleats
Maybe if you don't want hit in the face when your practicing with your child some practice golf balls which are wiffle balls
maybe if you don't want your child hit a face protector
First football team to install undersoil heating?
Can't verify the authenticity of this answer, but an Everton Website states that they had the first in the Britain back in May 1958. http://www.toffeeweb.com/club/goodison/gp-records.asp
What was the final score of the first volleyball game ever played in history?
The longest softball game took place from June 1st to 6th in Caronno Pertusella, a small town near Milan, Italy.
Two coed teams, named Fettuccine and Tortellini, played for 120 hours (the equivalent of five days). The participants were men and women ranging from ages starting at 20 to over 60 years old. In total there were 54 players from nine countries: Bulgaria, Cuba, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, and Venezuela.
The event was organized by the local softball club AB Caronno Softball Rheavendors in co-operation with Gruppo Alpini (www.abcaronno.it).
The record is certified by the World Records Award (WRA), and recognized by the International Softball Federation, European Softball Federation and Italian Baseball and Softball Federation.
When was the first skateboard created?
According to skateboard.about.com, skateboarding was invented in the 1950s so the skateboard would have been invented at that time.
in 1920's when little kids used to make soap box cars but they kept falling apart so they rode around on the boards that were left.
Well, skateboards were invented in the 1960's.Modern skateboards didn't come around until the 1980's. It also depends on the type of skateboard since there are numerous types for different uses and kinds of tricks.
What year was double Dutch invented?
double dutch was a game that was played in the streets then a man named david a walker invented a double dutch league that is now called the national double dutch league or"NDDL". A tournament is held every year the first Sunday in December at the world famous Apollo theater in Harlem New York.
What is the exact date of the saints first home game back in the dome after hurri cane Katrina?
The Saints' first regular season home game in the Superdome was September 28, 1975 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints lost 21-0.
Who made century in his first last match?
Lala Amarnath scored 118 in the second innings of India v England Test that began on 15 December 1933 in Bombay (now Mumbai), which was India's second Test ever.
What is the exact date of the Saints first home game back in the dome after Hurricane Katrina?
October 16, 2005 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Saints lost 34-31.
The Saints' first 'home' game of the season was played against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. They split their other seven home games between the Alamodome and Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
Who are The six surviving first ladies?
I am not sure which report you saw; every year, there are polls and surveys about the best first ladies of all time. According to many sources, the most popular first ladies include Dolly Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Betty Ford. Some sources also list Laura Bush and Michelle Obama as very popular. The most influential first ladies include Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison, Sarah Polk, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Rosalynn Carter.
Who was the First Lady during 2000-2010?
Hillary Clinton until 2001, then Laura Bush for most of the decade, and finally Michelle Obama starting in 2009.
Was Andrew Jackson's wife poor?
No, but she was married when they met. They had an affair and they married after she divorced. He really loved her and she died young. He never remarried.
What Mary Todd Lincoln best known for?
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln and is best known for that action. She was from a large Kentucky family which became divided by the Civil War, some brothers and sisters on each side, causing her much grief. She loved clothes, but was not very pretty and was jealous of some were. She always spent money recklessly, causing problems for her husband and eldest son, Robert. She was stricken by her son, Williie's , death and turned to spiritualists and seances. Later in life. Robert. got her declared insane, but that may have been more his convenience that in fact.
Which female president was known as the first lady of the world?
Margaret Thatcher was known as the "first lady of the world". She was known or thought to be very smart, aggressive, and very assertive. She was a very clever Prime Minister.
