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Johnnie Cochran, Jr. 2005 Deaths

Johnnie Cochran, Jr.Age: 67 media-savvy trial lawyer best known for defending O. J. Simpson in his 1995 murder trial. Died: Los Angeles, March 29, 2005Kenneth ClarkA - FLarry Collins

James Jordan, Jr. 2004 Deaths

James Jordan, Jr.Age: 73 advertising executive who wrote the memorable slogans “Wisk beats ring around the collar” and “Delta is ready when you are.” He worked for the firm Batten, Barton,…

Henry Viscardi, Jr. 2004 Deaths

Henry Viscardi, Jr.Age: 91 advocate for the disabled who, with the encouragement of Eleanor Roosevelt, created Abilities Inc., organization that helped the disabled find jobs. Viscardi, who…

Robert Fulton, Jr. 2004 Deaths

Robert Fulton, Jr.Age: 95 inventor and adventurer whose creations range from a flying car, the Airphibian, to a system to evacuate spies from enemy territory, called the Fulton Skyhook. Died…

Al Lapin, Jr. 2004 Deaths

Al Lapin, Jr.Age: 76 entrepreneur who cofounded the International House of Pancakes with his brother in 1958. By 1970 the company was worth $40 million. Died: Los Angeles, June 16,…

John F. Kennedy, Jr. Biography

John F. Kennedy, Jr.publisher, lawyer, media personalityBorn: 11/25/1960Birthplace: Washington, D.C. The son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John F. Kennedy Jr.…

Howard E. Rollins, Jr. Biography

Howard E. Rollins, Jr. actorBorn: 11/17/1950Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland   Rollins gained critical acclaim for his role as a young Black man in search of justice in the film Ragtime (1981), a…

October 2020 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Science and Technology News | Disaster News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…