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Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith Born: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: 1927 Stain blocker for fabric (Scotchgard™)—Chemist Patsy Sherman…

George Smith

George Smith Born: 1930 Birthplace: White Plains, New York Charge-coupled device—The charge-coupled device (CCD) was key to advancing digital…

Billy Smith

Billy SmithBorn: Dec. 12, 1950Hockey G led NY Islanders to 4 consecutive Stanley Cups (1980-83); won Vezina Trophy in 1982; Stanley Cup MVP in 1983.Raisa SmetaninaR - TDean Smith

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt SmithBorn: May 15, 1969Football RB passed Walter Payton in 2002 to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher; also holds all-time record for rushing TDs (155); 4-time NFL rushing leader…

John Smith

John SmithBorn: Aug. 9, 1965Wrestler 2-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma St. at 134 lbs (1987-88) and Most Outstanding Wrestler of '88 championships; 3-time world champion; gold medal winner at…

Lee Smith

Lee SmithBorn: Dec. 4, 1957Baseball RHP 3-time NL saves leader (1983,91-92); retired as all-time saves leader with 478 and an ERA of 3.03; 10 seasons with 30 or more saves and 3 times saved…

Ozzie Smith

Ozzie SmithBorn: Dec. 26, 1954Baseball SS won 13 straight Gold Gloves (1980-92); played in 12 straight All-Star Games (1981-92); MVP of 1985 NL playoffs; all-time MLB assist leader (8,375);…

Will Smith Biography

Will Smith actor; musicianBorn: 9/25/1968Birthplace: Philadelphia   Smith got his start in show business as half of the Grammy Award-winning rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. An…

Dwight, Harrison Gray Otis

(Encyclopedia) Dwight, Harrison Gray Otis, 1803–62, American Congregational missionary to the Armenians, b. Conway, Mass. He served the Armenian population of Constantinople for 30 years. His travels…

Smith College

(Encyclopedia) Smith College, at Northampton, Mass.; undergraduate for women, graduate coeducational; chartered 1871, opened 1875 through a bequest of Sophia Smith. The first president, Laurenus…