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March 22nd, 1765, Britain enacts1 the Stamp Act to raise money from its American colonies. But the colonies balk2 the taxation3 without representation and the Act was repealed4 the next year. The conflict helps set the stage for American Revolution in the following decade.
1987, a barge5 carrying 3200 tons of garbage leaves New York’s Long Island on a 6-month journey in search of a place to unload. Several states in three countries turned away this so-called garbage barge before spaces is found. That’s where the journey begins.
1997, Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest women’s world figure skating champion at age 14 years and 10 months. “I never expected it, especially this year. Going to… you know, to think about my skating and… It's a big shock, but I love it”
1963, the Beatles release their first album “Please, please, me” in Britain.
And 1948, “Don’t cry for me Argentina….”
Also in Britain, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is born in London. Among his musical: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats and The Phantom6 of the Opera.
Today In History, March 22nd, Sandy Kozel, the Associated Press
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制定(法律),通过(法案)( enact的第三人称单数 ) | |
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n.大方木料;v.妨碍;不愿前进或从事某事 | |
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taxation
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n.征税,税收,税金 | |
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撤销,废除( repeal的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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n.平底载货船,驳船 | |
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n.幻影,虚位,幽灵;adj.错觉的,幻影的,幽灵的 | |
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