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19 hours ago · Etymology The name of the city is derived from Tagalog kalamba, meaning a wide-mouthed earthen water jar (also called balanga or banga). The origin of the name is reflected in the Calamba Jar landmark in city plaza, as well as the city's seal which depicts a water jar superimposed with a profile of José Rizal. History Early history Aerial view of Calamba landing field, circa 1940s The oldest part of Calamba is believed to be Barangay Sucol where its first settlers remained. With the arrival ...
19 hours ago · 55 °F. 731.1 mm. 28.8 in. Perth ( Nyungar: Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. It is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain ...
19 hours ago · Queen Victoria's birthday. British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom) 1 July: Virgin Islands Day. It commemorates the day on which BVI gained self-governing status within British control in 1967. Previously was known as Colony Day and later as Territory Day. Brunei: 23 February: National Day. It commemorates the independence from the United ...
19 hours ago · The Orange Order was founded by Ulster Protestants in County Armagh in 1795, during a period of Protestant–Catholic sectarian conflict, as a fraternity sworn to maintain the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. The all-island Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland was established in 1798.
19 hours ago · Die Liste der Luftfahrtmuseen gibt eine unvollständige Übersicht über die Luftfahrtmuseen weltweit (einschließlich Museen einiger Luftstreitkräfte).
19 hours ago · Bobby Upchurch Obituary. We are sad to announce that on July 4, 2024, at the age of 83, Bobby Upchurch (Tupelo, Mississippi) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was predeceased by : his mother Addie Mae Vancleave Upchurch; and his brothers, Joe Upchurch ...
19 hours ago · Rain is water droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides water for hydroelectric power plants, crop irrigation, and suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems .
