Humans have used multiple names throughout history for distinction. Hunter-gatherers distinguished by events, characteristics or religion. Settled societies derived names from occupations, status or residence. Surnames became fixed and passed down through generations
Born in 1769 on Corsica to Italian noble family. Moved to mainland France in 1779 and joined military academy. Graduated from École militaire in 1785, first Corsican to do so
Century began January 1901 and ended December 2000. World War I (1914-1918) ended with Triple Entente victory over Central Powers. World War II (1939-1945) resulted in atomic bombings on Japan. Cold War (1947-1991) saw US and USSR compete for global power. European Union formed with 15 countries by century's end
November is the eleventh month of the year in both Julian and Gregorian calendars. It was the ninth month of Romulus' calendar c. 750 BC. Southern Hemisphere's equivalent is May, Northern Hemisphere's is November
Easter occurs between March 22 and April 25 in both Gregorian and Julian calendars. Western Easter falls between March 10 and April 12 in Julian calendar. Easter will occur on March 23 in 2160, 2037, 2038, 2095, 2051
First Modern Olympics held in Athens in 1896 with 14 countries. 1900 Paris Games featured 997 athletes from 24 countries. 1904 St. Louis Games had only 62 athletes from outside North America. 1908 London Games introduced opening ceremony and most organized format