This month is the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of one of the most influential thinkers in science history.

VOA: special.2009.02.25

Some language experts think this different taste is responsible for the birth of the expression baloney.

VOA: special.2010.09.26

Drugs like birth control pills contain a version of this chemical.

VOA: special.2010.03.30

This Thursday is the two hundredth anniversary of his birth.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation,under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people,for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

VOA: special.2009.11.12

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, and the Polish parliament has declared 2010 to be the official Year of Chopin.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04