Calendar Links

Louis Braille's Birthday- http://www.nationalbraille.org/AboutBraille.htm
The National Braille Association's Web site has information on Braille's life, how he created the code, how it is used and how it has changed throughout the years.

Challenger Space Shuttle Anniversary- http://arlingtoncemetery.com/challengr.htm
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded killing all passengers aboard. This site contains images of the bronze memorial to the seven astronauts and a recap of the impact the explosion had on the United States.

Martin Luther King Day- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk
The site, run by The Seattle Times, contains information on King's life and the holiday as well as information on the Civil Rights movement.

American Heart Month- http://www.americanheart.org/
This is the official Web site of the American Heart Association. It offers a broad range of information.

Black History Month- http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory
Scholastic sponsors this site where visitors can learn about the many important contributions made by African Americans. Includes an interactive timeline.

Chinese New Year- http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/
This site allows viewers to celebrate in a number of ways.

Presidents' Day- http://www.whitehousehistory.org/
Visit the home of the Presidents: take a White House virtual tour, read the biographies of Presidents and First Ladies, see objects and artwork left by the Presidents, and view a timeline.

American Red Cross Month- http://www.redcross.org/
This site presents information from the emergency front as well as a virtual museum of the organization.

History Channel.com: The History of St. Patrick's Day- http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/
The History Channel presents the history of St. Patrick's Day, March 17. The site also includes brief biographies of some famous Irish personalities. An interactive map gives information on regions of the country.

Infoplease.com: The Ides of March--Just One of a Dozen Ides- http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html
Visit this site for an explanation of the Ides and links on related topics, such as the Roman and Julian calendars.

National Women's History Project - http://www.nwhp.org/
This site presents resources to celebrate Women's History Month, including biographies.

Earth Day Network - http://www.earthday.net/
The Earth Day Network, presents information about Earth Day and environmental concerns.

Internal Revenue Service: Tax Interactive - http://www.irs.gov/individuals/page/0,,id%3D15548,00.html
This site has answers to questions about taxes. It includes a tax history section and tax-related events in U.S. history.

TV Turnoff Network - http://www.tvturnoff.org/
This nonprofit organization encourages children and adults to watch less television. TV Turnoff Week, the last week in April, encourages people to be involved in "turning off the TV and turning on life."

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Education- http://www.ushmm.org/education/
Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed April 29 in 2003. This site is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust.

Cinco de Mayo- http://www.umkc.edu/imc/cincomay.htm
This site is provided by the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a tribute to the Mexican holiday, May 5, which celebrates the Mexican victory over the French in 1862.

Biography.com: Mother's Day- http://www.biography.com/features/mother/
Biography.com is part of the A&E Web site. It covers the lives of 100 famous mothers.

National Mental Health Association- http://www.nmha.org/
May is Mental Health Month, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association. The site provides information on mental illnesses and treatment strategies as well as positive ways to deal with stress.

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports- http://www.fitness.gov/
May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This site gives information on programs, publications, a balanced diet, and exercise.

A Capitol Fourth: Flag History- http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/flag.html
June 14 was declared Flag Day in 1949 by President Truman. This site gives information on Flag Day and on the American flag, including guidelines for displaying it.

Cool Kid's Fishin'- http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/
The first week in June is National Fishing Week. This North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries site gives information on the feeding habits of many fish and shellfish.

NASA: New Science: The First Day of Summer- http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/news/2001/news-summer.asp
This site covers changing seasons, the Earth's rotation, and the summer solstice.

NOVA Online Adventure: Balloon Race Around the World- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ballooon
This site explores early attempts at circumnavigating the globe as well as the 1999 successful trip. It also covers the history of ballooning.

Scholastic: Challenging the Space Frontier- http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/
People and historic flights are featured on this site. Important photos are included.