History/Geography:

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www.heritage.org/almanac Major points in US history.
History Dept (North Park University)  timeline  
History Database Software Some good resources. Don't know about their program which indexes things.
History Detectives Interesting site and PBS TV show.
Timelines Of History  

Geography:

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CIA Factbook The geography section
Digital Globe  
Google Earth view Requires download of their programs.
Earthview Specializes in geography related to eclipses
GraphicMaps.com Free for most uses!
Information Please Atlas I guess it's good enough to be worth the large number of pop under windows.


National Imagery and Mapping Agency Geospatial Intelligence in support of national security
ReliefWeb
Dedicated to relief of famine and other humanitarian causes.  Very good maps.
U.S. Geological Survey

50 States   

Interactive maps:


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ArcGIS
Amazing.  Desktop Explorer is free.  Many high end products that are compatible.  Has a free online version.
Google Maps

National Geographic maps bird's eye and rotated.  very sharp resolution

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