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October 29: Would you like to take a free live art lesson with a profe
You can now learn how to paint beautiful art online with a professional artist and instructor right from your desktop October 29 2005 14:15 GMT

January 2 Luis Munoz Marin became the first democratically elected Gov
1949 - Luis Munoz Marin became the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Luis Munoz Marin (February 18, 1898 - April 30, 1980) was a poet, journalist and politician. He was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico and considered one of the most important twentieth-century political figures in the Americas. He worked closely with the Government of the United States for the creation of a Constitution for Puerto Rico that would create a more favorable environment in which the island could achieve progress both economically and politically. Munoz served for sixteen years as Governor and his achievements made him worthy of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1962 and of the title -Father of the Modern Puerto Rico-.Jan 02 2005 11:48 GMT

January 22: George Washington portrait in private hand sold $21.3 at C
The only portrait in private hands painted by Paele between 1779 and 1781 reached more than double expected: $10 million and was purchased by art dealer Prickett, C.L. The portrait is part of a collection of an eight full-length portraits. January 22 2006 04:15 GMT

Antiques, old stuff, a bit of history, or just junk. FAQs on antiques
Yes, some people may call it junk, but to millions of hungry antique shoppers in the world, this junk could be more precious than a new car. Antique malls and shops are popping up faster than fast food restaurant chains. Perhaps it is the idea of snooping through personal belongings, or the idea of peeking into the past for an afternoon, but for each person there is a reason to love antiques. Sep 30 2004 01:25 GMT

 

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