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Ludwig, Christa
(Encyclopedia) Ludwig, ChristaLudwig, Christakrĭsˈtə [key]Ludwig, Christa l&oomacr;tˈvĭkh [key], 1928–, German mezzo-soprano, b. Berlin. The daughter of opera singers, she debuted (1946) as…Wolf, Christa
(Encyclopedia) Wolf, ChristaWolf, Christakrēsˈtä vôlf [key], 1929–2011, German novelist. After attending the universities of Jena and Leipzig, she worked as an editor of literary journals. A…Christa McAuliffe Biography
Christa McAuliffeteacherBorn: 1948Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts Christa had been fascinated by the space program since she was a childhood. She earned a BA from Framingham State College…Challenger
(Encyclopedia) Challenger, U.S. space shuttle. It exploded (Jan. 28, 1986) 73 seconds into its tenth flight, killing all seven crew members, including the first civilian in space, schoolteacher…Miller, Glenn
(Encyclopedia) Miller, Glenn (Alton Glenn Miller), 1904–44, American jazz trombonist, bandleader, and composer, b. Clarinda, Iowa. Playing in Ben Pollack's band by 1927, he was a freelance musician…Miller, Cincinnatus Heine
(Encyclopedia) Miller, Cincinnatus Heine or Hiner: see Miller, Joaquin.Miller, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Miller, Henry, 1891–1980, American author, b. New York City. Miller sought to reestablish the freedom to live without the conventional restraints of civilization. His books are…hedging
(Encyclopedia) hedging, in commerce, method by which traders use two counterbalancing investment strategies so as to minimize any losses caused by price fluctuations. It is generally used by traders…Miller, Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Miller, Arthur, 1915–2005, American dramatist, b. New York City, grad. Univ. of Michigan, 1938. One of America's most distinguished playwrights, he has been hailed as the finest…Miller, William
(Encyclopedia) Miller, William, 1782–1849, American sectarian leader, b. Pittsfield, Mass. He was the founder of the sect of Second Adventists, sometimes called Millerites. In 1831, convinced from…Trending
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