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Elisha Graves Otis Biography
Elisha Graves Otis Born: 1811Birthplace: Halifax, Vt. Improvement in hoisting apparatus—Otis built the first modern passenger elevator which used his invention of a safety device which…Steffi Graf Biography
Steffi GrafBorn: June 14, 1969German tennis player won Grand Slam and Olympic gold medal in 1988 at age 19; won three of four majors in 1993, ‘95 and ‘96; won 22 Grand Slam singles titles—7…Lovers of the Arctic Circle
Director: Julio MedemFine Line Features; R; 112 minutesRelease: 4/99Cast: Fele Martinez, Najwa Nimri Amid a season of romantic comedies, Lovers of the Arctic Circle provides a much-needed…John Gorham PALFREY, Congress, MA (1796-1881)
PALFREY John Gorham , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Boston, Mass., May 2, 1796; completed preparatory studies in Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H., and was graduated from…The Presidents of the United States of America Biography
The Presidents of the United States of Americarock group Despite their name, and having performed at the Democratic National Convention, the group claims no political affiliation. In fact,…Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2003–2004 Term
Court Upholds Campaign Finance Laws (December 10, 2003): Court, 5–4, upholds major aspects of the 2001 law intended to thwart corruption—or the appearance of such—in political elections. In…Entertainment Bios — R
Francisco RabalDorothy RabinowitzRadioheadGilda RadnerBen RaeburnRage Against the MachineSam M. RaimiMa RaineyClaude RainsBonnie RaittHarold RamisJoey RamoneMichael RapaportBasil RathboneDan…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 16, 1804
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 15, 1804August 17, 1804August 16, 1804 Aug. 16th 1804 a Verry cool morning the winds as usial from the N W. Capt Lewis with men went out…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, August 7, 1804
Day 184 Day 186 Clark, August 7, 1804 7th August Tuesday 1804 last night at 8 oClock a Storm from the N W. lasted 3/4 of an hour let out late this morning wind from the North- at 1 oClock…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: August 7, 1804
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark August 6, 1804August 8, 1804August 7, 1804 August 7th Tuesday last night about 8 oClock a Storm of wind from the N. W. which lasted 3/4 of an…Trending
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