Harvard College reduced the number of students who receive Latin honors from 90% in 2004 to 60% in 2005. Moreover, the honors of John Harvard Scholar and Harvard College Scholar would now be given only to the top 5 percent and the next 5 percent of each class.
Antarctic treaty. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58.It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by many other nations.ntarctic treaty. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58. It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by many other nations.
Their voyages must be made in peace for purposes of peace on earth. This treaty is a step---a first step but a long step toward assuring the peace essential for the longer journey. Feb. 7, 1967. The Signing of the Outer Space Treaty (lbj.gov) The Treaty was signed into force on October 10, 1967. As of this year, one hundred two countries have ratified the treaty with about thirty more who have signed but not ratified it. At the present time, the treaty is the law of the universe in regards to the rights and responsibilities of space.