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Webster, Noah
(Encyclopedia) Webster, Noah, 1758–1843, American lexicographer and philologist, b. West Hartford, Conn., grad. Yale, 1778. After serving in the American Revolution, Webster practiced law in Hartford…A Guide to Inventions and Discoveries From Adrenaline to the Zipper
From Adrenaline to the Zipper See also Famous Firsts in Aviation, Nobel Prizes.Adrenaline:(isolation of) John Jacob Abel, U.S., 1897.Aerosol can:Erik Rotheim, Norway, 1926.Air brake:George…Millennium Milestones
The 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years Reducing the millennium to a laundry list of highlights cannot pretend to be a definitive or accurate exercise. Note that only…Year in Review, 2015
Top events for the nation and the world Slideshows News of the Nation Photo source: AP Photo/Eric Gay Campaign 2016, San Bernardino shooting, Boston…2000 Women's Olympic Sailing Medalists
Europe: 1. Shirley Robertson, GBR (37 pts); 2. Margriet Matthysse, NED (39); 3. Serena Amato, ARG (51). Mistral: 1. Alessandra Sensini, ITA (15 pts); 2. Amelie Lux, GER (15); 3. Barbara Kendall,…1996 Women's Olympic Yachting Medalists
Europe: 1. Kristine Roug, DEN (24 pts); 2. Margriet Matthijsse, NET (30); 3. Courtenay Becker-Dey, USA (39). Mistral: 1. Lee Lai–Shan, HKG (16 pts); 2. Barbara Kendall, NZE (24); 3. Alessandra…1999 Deaths: G - L
Felix GalimirWilliam (Bill) GardinerW. Arthur Garrity, Jr.William (Pop) GatesGermain GliddenColby GoodwinRaisa GorbachevMeg GreenfieldCalvin GriffithErnest GrossJerzy GrotowskiHowie HaakHuntz…Severn Eyre PARKER, Congress, VA (1787-1836)
PARKER Severn Eyre , a Representative from Virginia; born near Eastville, Northampton County, Va., July 19, 1787; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced…Biographies: Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists
Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists Gloria Steinem See also Notable Asian-American Poets and Writers Notable Hispanic-American Figures Notable African-American Literary…NBA Individual Records, Game
(Through 2005–2006 season)Most points, game—100, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York, 1962Most free throws, game—28, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York, 1962; 28, Adrian…Trending
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