The Pocket Guide to World HistoryJaruzelski, Wojciech. 1923-. Polish leader 1981-90. Banned Solidarity -1989. First free elections, 1989, since WWII. [Read more ...] Jason. Led Argonauts in quest for Golden Fleece. [Read more ...] Jaspers, Karl. 1883-1969. German Existential philosopher. Philosophie 1932. [Read more ...] Jassy, Treaty. 1792. Ends Russo-Turkish war. Russia gains Crimea. [Read more ...] Jauhar. Indian woman’s suicide by fire before husband’s expected death in battle. [Read more ...] Jaurès, Jean. 1859-1914. French socialist leader. L’Armée nouvelle 1910. [Read more ...] Java. 3C BC Indian infl. 8C Srivijaya(W). 13C Majapahit. 16C Mataran (Islamic). 1618 Dutch E Ind Co...1799 Dutch. 1811-16 British occupy. 1910 Indonesia. 1942-5 Japan occupies. [Read more ...] Java Man. First known fossils of Homo Erectus, discovered 1891. [Read more ...] Java Sea, Battle. 1942. Japanese naval victory over Allies. [Read more ...] Jay, John. 1745-1829. US president of Continental Congress 1778. First Chief Justice. Jay’s Treaty. [Read more ...] Jay’s Treaty. 1794. Brititish concessions to US to avoid another war doesn’t appease Americans. [Read more ...] 399 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |