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American Indian Heritage Month

American Indian Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn about the history of American Indian Heritage Month, read biographies of famous American Indians…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 11, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 10, 1805June 12, 1805June 11, 1805 Tuesday June 11th 1805 This morning I felt much better, but somewhat weakened by my disorder. at 8 A.M.…

Virginia Graham 1998 Deaths

Virginia GrahamAge: 86 a pioneer of the television talk-show format, Graham hosted Girl Talk, among other programs, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Died: Dec. 14, 1998.Lew GradeG - LMaria Grandy…

Eric Ambler 1998 Deaths

Eric Ambler Age: 89 British author of modern thriller novels who was known as a pioneer in the genre.Died: Oct. 22, 1998.Ella Maria Gonzalez AlvarezA - FCleveland Amory

Sir John Pople 2004 Deaths

Sir John PopleAge: 78 British-born scientist who won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1998 for his work on a computer program that facilitates the study of the properties of molecules and how…

Leroy Burrell

Leroy BurrellBorn: Feb. 21, 1967Track & Field set former world record of 9.85 in 100 meters, July 6, 1994; previously held record (9.90) in 1991; member of 4 world record-breaking 4x100m…

John Maury Allin 1998 Deaths

John Maury Allin Age: 77 23rd presiding bishop of the Episcoal Church and a key supporter of Mississippi's efforts to rebuild burned black churches in the 1960s. Died: March 6, 1998.Lionel…

Jacob Kainen 2001 Deaths

Jacob KainenAge: 91 noted painter and printmaker whose styles included Social Realism, Expressionism, and Abstract Impressionism. He served as curator of prints at the Smithsonian Institution…

Barney Oldfield

Barney OldfieldBorn: Jan. 29, 1878Auto racing pioneer drove cars built by Henry Ford; first man to drive car a mile per minute (1903).Died: Oct. 4, 1946Jose Maria OlazabalN - QWalter O'Malley…