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Charles Franklin Kettering

Charles Franklin Kettering Born: 1876Birthplace: Ohio Engine starting devices and ignition system—Kettering invented the first electrical ignition system and the self-starter for automobiles…

Dale Kleist

Dale Kleist Born: 1909 Birthplace: Newark, Ohio Fiberglass—In the 1930s, Dale Kleist, Games Slayer, and John Thomas…

Mira Nair Biography

Mira Nair director, screenwriterBorn: 10/15/1957Birthplace: Bhubaneswar, India Now based in New York City, India-born Nair first made her mark directing documentary films such as India Cabaret (…

Alan J. Pakula Biography

Alan J. Pakula director, producerBorn: 4/7/1928Birthplace: New York City Thrice nominated for an Academy Award, Pakula began his career as an assistant in the cartoon department of Warner Bros.…

Alan Alda Biography

Alan AldaactorBorn: 1/28/1936Birthplace: New York City Emmy Award-winning television, film and stage actor best known for his portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H (1972–83). He has also appeared in…

Shirley Temple Black Biography

Shirley Temple BlackactressBorn: 4/23/1928Birthplace: Santa Monica, California Actress famous for her childhood roles. Her curly hair, dimples and charm captivated America in the films…

Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young

Top of Page Animal names are crucial distinctions in the English language for the creatures that exist across the planet. Whether it’s the best pet names, the terminology for baby farm animals, or…

Cawood Ledford 2001 Deaths

Cawood LedfordAge: 75 voice of University of Kentucky football and basketball for nearly four decades; called UK games for various radio stations from 1953-79 then formed a production company…

Croupier

Director:Mike HodgesWriter:Paul MayersbergThe Shooting Gallery; NR; 89 minutesRelease:7/00Cast:Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston New York indie house The Shooting Gallery was responsible…

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica HustonactressBorn: 7/8/1951Birthplace: Los Angeles Academy Award-winning film and television actress best known for her role as Mae Rose in Prizzi's Honor (1985). Other film credits include…