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E. H. Gombrich 2001 Deaths

E. H. GombrichAge: 92 Vienna-born polymath who wrote about subjects ranging from classical music to psychology to white ants. But he's best known for his children's book, The Story of Art,…

Harold H. Greene 2000 Deaths

Harold H. GreeneAge: 76 federal judge who presided over the government's antitrust case against AT&T, which eventually broke up the company. He was a key figure in drafting the Civil…

Alexander H. Cohen 2000 Deaths

Alexander H. CohenAge: 79 prolific stage and television producer who produced more than 100 plays, including Hamlet, School for Scandal, and Homecoming. Died: Manhattan, April 22, 2000Ellis…

H. David Dalquist 2005 Deaths

H. David DalquistAge: 86 entrepreneur who in 1950 invented the Bundt pan. Died: Edina, Minn., Jan. 2, 2005Lloyd CutlerA - FOssie Davis

Dr. Robert H. Dicke Biography

Dr. Robert H. DickeAge: 80 scientist who conducted classic experiments in gravity and was early believer in Big Bang theory of creation of universe. Died: March 5, 1997.Diana, Princess of…

John Selby SPENCE, Congress, MD (1788-1840)

Senate Years of Service: 1836-1840 Party: Anti-Jacksonian; Whig SPENCE John Selby , a Representative and a Senator from Maryland; born near Snow Hill, Worcester County, Md., February 29, 1788;…

John Irving WHALLEY, Congress, PA (1902-1980)

WHALLEY John Irving , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Barnesboro, Cambria County, Pa., September 14, 1902; attended the public schools and Cambria Rowe Business College; engaged in…

John Turner WAIT, Congress, CT (1811-1899)

WAIT John Turner , a Representative from Connecticut; born in New London, Conn., August 27, 1811; moved with his mother to Norwich, Conn.; attended the common schools and Trinity College, Hartford…

John Telemachus JOHNSON, Congress, KY (1788-1856)

JOHNSON John Telemachus , a Representative from Kentucky; born at Great Crossings, Scott County, Ky., October 5, 1788; pursued preparatory studies; attended Transylvania University, Lexington,…

John Burton THOMPSON, Congress, KY (1810-1874)

Senate Years of Service: 1853-1855; 1855-1857; 1857-1859 Party: Whig; Opposition; American (Know-Nothing) THOMPSON John Burton , a Representative and a Senator from Kentucky; born near Harrodsburg…