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Significant Events and Facts from September 16: The Caspian Sea and Historical Milestones

On September 16, we learn that the Caspian Sea is the world's largest saltwater lake, renowned for its caviar. Several historical events mark this day: in 1630, Shawmut became Boston; in 1810, Mexico initiated its revolt against Spanish domination; General Motors was established in 1908; in 1982, a tragic massacre occurred in Beirut; and in 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed by 25 nations to protect the ozone layer. Join us in exploring these historical moments while preparing for social studies activities.

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Significant Events and Facts from September 16: The Caspian Sea and Historical Milestones

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  1. September 16, 2010 Fast Fact : 11 The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest saltwater lake and a major source of caviar. What countries border the Caspian Sea?

  2. This day in history… • 1630: The Massachusetts village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston. • 1810: Mexicobegan its revolt against Spanish rule. • 1908: General Motors was founded by William C. Durant. • 1982: Lebanese Christians massacred hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Beirut. • 1987: The Montreal Protocol was signed by 25 nations, limiting production on substances that harm the ozone layer. To date, 168 nations have joined the protocol. Resource: http://sf.factmonster.com/dayinhistory

  3. Housekeeping • Obama speech HW • Latitude and longitude sheet • Website pictures • Vocabulary Haiku poems

  4. Objectives • Review locations on a map • Read political, physical, and population maps • Prepare for the social studies test • Compare and contrast features, seasons, and hours of daylight in the hemispheres

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