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Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…The National Aviation Hall of Fame<br /><i>(With Year of Enshrinement)</i>
Dedicated to honoring and preserving the history of outstanding air and space pioneers, the Aviation Hall of Fame was established in Dayton, Ohio, on…Milestones in African American Education
Find information on Black history and the major milestones in African-American education, including the first institute established for Black students, the first Black law school in the United States…Architects
Notable Architects From Aalto to Wright A-C | D-K | L-O | P-S | T-Y Charles Bullfinch's Massachusetts State House (1795–1798) Aalto, Alvar Abercrombie, Sir…Gates, Bill
(Encyclopedia) Gates, Bill (William Henry Gates 3d), 1955–, American business executive, b. Seattle, Wash. At the age of 19, Gates founded (1975) the…1996–1997 Obie Awards
Best Play: Naomi Wallace, One Flea Spare Best Production: Peter and Wendy Playwriting: Eve Ensler, The Vagina Monologues; David Henry Hwang, Golden Child; Paula Vogel, How I Learned to Drive…Mason, George
(Encyclopedia) Mason, George, 1725–92, American political leader, b. Fairfax co., Va. He was one of the most affluent of the colonial Virginia planters. In his triple capacity as trustee of…Ringling Brothers
(Encyclopedia) Ringling Brothers, seven brothers, sons of German-born August Rüngeling, who established an American circus empire. Albert C. (1852–1916), Otto (1858–1911), Alfred T. (1861–1919),…24 Hours of Daytona
Jan. 30-31, at Daytona Beach, Fla. Officially the Rolex 24 at Daytona and first held in 1962 (as a 3-hour race). An IMSA Camel GT race for exotic prototype sports cars and contested over a 3.56-…Thames, battle of the
(Encyclopedia) Thames, battle of the, engagement fought on the Thames River near Chatham, Ont. (Oct. 5, 1813), in the War of 1812. Gen. William H. Harrison led an American force of about 3,000…Trending
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