Era (disambiguation) facts for kids

An era is a period of time. It's like a chapter in history, often marked by important events or changes. For example, the "dinosaur era" was a long time when dinosaurs lived on Earth.

The word Era or ERA can also mean many different things. This page will help you understand some of them!

Time Periods

• Era (geology): In geology, an era is a huge chunk of time in Earth's history. It's bigger than a period but smaller than an eon. For example, the Mesozoic Era was when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
• Calendar era: This is a system for counting years from a specific starting point. For example, the Common Era (CE) starts from the birth of Jesus.

Education

• Academy of European Law: This is a special school in Germany where people learn about European law.
• ERA School: A school located in Melbourne, Australia.
• Era University: A university found in Lucknow, India.

Games and Sports

• Earned run average: This is a statistic used in baseball. It shows how many runs a pitcher allows on average per nine innings. A lower ERA means the pitcher is doing a great job!
• Elite Rodeo Athletes: This is a group for professional rodeo competitors. They compete in events like bull riding and barrel racing.
• English Racing Automobiles: This company used to make racing cars. Their cars were famous in early motor racing history.
• Era Basket Liga (EBL): This was the name of the Polish Basketball League for a few years (2003–2005) because of a sponsor.

Media

• Era (publisher): A company in Bulgaria that publishes books and other materials.
• Era (radio station): A radio station that broadcasts in Malaysia.
• Era Television: A television network from Taiwan that shows different programs.
• Improvement Era: This was a magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's not published anymore.
• Hellenic Radio: This is the main public radio broadcaster in Greece.
• The Era (newspaper): A British weekly newspaper that is no longer published.
• TV Era: A television channel that broadcasts in Macedonia.

Music

• Era (musical project): This is a New Age music project created by French composer Eric Lévi. Their music often sounds like ancient chants mixed with modern sounds.
  • Era (Era album): This was the first album released by Eric Lévi's "Era" project in 1996.
• Era (Disappears album): An album released by the band Disappears in 2013.
• Era (Echo Lake album): An album released by the band Echo Lake in 2015.
• Era (Elvenking album): An album released by the band Elvenking in 2012.
• The Era (album): An album by the famous musician Jay Chou.
• Era: An album released in 2007 by the musical group In the Nursery.
• "Era" (song): This song was Italy's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975.
• Era Records: An American record label that released music by various artists.

People

• Era. Anbarasu: An Indian politician.
• Era Bell Thompson (1905–1986): An American journalist who wrote for magazines.
• Era Bernard: An Indian politician.
• Era Istrefi (born 1994): An Albanian musician and singer.
• Era Natarasan (born 1964): An Indian writer.

Places

• Era (river): A river located in Tuscany, Italy.
• Era, Ohio: A place in the state of Ohio, United States.
• Era, Texas: A place in the state of Texas, United States.
• Era (reservoir): A reservoir (a place where water is stored) in Ethiopia.
• Era Quhila: Another reservoir located in Ethiopia.

Politics and Government

• Electricity Regulatory Authority: This is a government agency in Uganda that makes sure electricity is supplied fairly and safely.
• Electronic Records Archives: This is part of the United States National Archives. They keep important government records safe, especially digital ones.
• Environment and Resources Authority: A government agency in Malta that works to protect the environment and manage natural resources.
• European Union Agency for Railways: This agency helps make sure trains across Europe can travel safely and easily between countries.
• Excellence in Research for Australia: An initiative by the Australian Government to check and improve the quality of research done in Australia.

Laws and Legislation

• Education Reform Act (disambiguation): This refers to different laws made to improve education.
  • Education Reform Act 1988: A law passed in the United Kingdom to change how schools were run.
  • Kentucky Education Reform Act: A law passed in Kentucky, USA, to improve its education system.
  • Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993: A law passed in Massachusetts, USA, to make big changes to schools.
• Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935: A law passed in the United States during a tough economic time. It helped create jobs and provide aid.
• Employee Rights Act: A proposed law in the United States that would give workers more rights.
• Employment Relations Act 2000: A law in New Zealand about how employers and employees work together.
• Employment Rights Act 1996: A law in the United Kingdom that protects the rights of people at work.
• Equal Rights Amendment: A proposed change to the United States Constitution. It aims to make sure everyone has the same rights, no matter their gender.
  • State equal rights amendments: Similar laws passed in different U.S. states to ensure equal rights.

Science and Technology

• Earth rotation angle: In astronomy, this is a way to measure how much the Earth has rotated around its axis.
• ECMWF re-analysis: This is a way meteorologists (weather scientists) use old weather data to create a better picture of past weather patterns.
• ERA (command): This is a computer command used in older operating systems like CP/M and DR-DOS to erase (delete) files.
• European Research Area: This is a system that helps scientists and researchers across Europe work together on projects.
• European Robotic Arm: A robotic arm that is part of the International Space Station. It helps astronauts with tasks outside the station.
• Exobiology Radiation Assembly: An experiment that was sent into Earth's orbit to study how radiation affects living things in space.
• Explosive reactive armour: A special type of armor used on tanks and other military vehicles. It uses small explosions to protect the vehicle from incoming attacks.
• EraMobile: A type of mobile phone or mobile technology.

Transport

• Era Alaska: An American airline that is now known as Ravn Alaska.
• Era Aviation: An American airline that is no longer operating.
• Eastham Rake railway station: A railway station located in England.
• European Regions Airline Association: A group that represents airlines that fly to different regions in Europe.
• Winnebago Era: A type of motorhome, which is like a house on wheels, made by Winnebago.

Other Uses

• Educational Research Analysts: An organization created by Mel and Norma Gabler.
• Energy Resources of Australia: An Australian company that mines for energy resources.
• Energy Retail Association: A group that represents companies that sell energy to homes and businesses in Great Britain.
• Engine room artificer: A job title in the Royal Navy for someone who works with engines and machinery on ships.
• Engineering Research Associates: An American company that used to make computers.
• Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator: A program in America that helps new startup companies grow.
• Equal Rights Advocates: An American organization that works to protect and advance the rights of women.
• Equal Rights Association: An American organization that used to work for women's right to vote.
• ERA Productions: An American company that creates animated films and shows.
• ERA Real Estate: An American company that helps people buy and sell homes.
• Eramet: A large French company that mines for metals and processes them.
• European Rental Association: A group that represents companies that rent out equipment in Europe.

See also

In Spanish: Era para niños