This organization, which aims to put Christian principles into practice by developing a healthy lifestyle, is founded in London. 1844
YMCA
89.8%
Young Life
4.2%
World Relief
3.1%
Athletes in Action
2.3%
This Chicago commuter rail system begins operation. 1892
Chicago ‘L’
81.9%
BART
7.5%
PATCO Speedline
3.5%
The Rapid
5.7%
Code-named Operation ______, the Battle of Normandy begins in France. 1944
Overlord
64.4%
Rolling Thunder
15.7%
Red Dawn
13.8%
Eagle Claw
4%
This American Revolutionary War patriot, who is credited with the quote, ‘I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country’, is born. 1755
Nathan Hale
64.3%
Samuel Adams
13.1%
Paul Revere
14.9%
John Hancock
7.5%
This landlocked Asian nation holds its first direct presidential elections. 1993
Mongolia
57.2%
South Korea
4.8%
Cambodia
19.3%
Pakistan
15.2%
______ is established as a ‘classical language’ by the President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. 2004
Tamil
41.4%
Latin
11.9%
English
9.8%
Pashto
32.9%
This professional basketball league, the precursor to the modern National Basketball Association, is founded in New York City. 1946
Basketball Association of America
22.9%
American Basketball Association
52%
American Professional Basketball League
15.7%
Continental Basketball Association
6.4%
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