The tropical regions of Australia, in the north of the country, including the equatorial and sub-tropical zones have high temperatures and high humidity and distinct wet and dry seasons. In the Australian tropics the wet season, called the monsoon season, lasts about six months, between November and March. It is hotter than the dry season, with temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees Celsius. This is because of the high humidity during the wet, which is caused by large amounts of water in the air.
Four U.S. presidents have been assassinated: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John Kennedy. At least four others have been the targets of assassins, but were not killed: Andrew Jackson, Franklin Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan.
How George Washington Became Americaâs First President. As one of the founding fathers and first elected presidents of the United States, George Washington may be one of the most recognized figures in American history. Many myths and legends surround him, but just who was the man behind the trademark ponytail and false teeth? George Washington was voted into office unanimously in 1788 and again in 1792; during his two terms he successfully brought a new nation together through the creation of a strong and balanced government.