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Peary, Robert Edwin
(Encyclopedia) Peary, Robert EdwinPeary, Robert Edwinpērˈē [key], 1856–1920, American arctic explorer, b. Cresson, Pa. In 1881 he entered the U.S. navy as a civil engineer and for several years…Grace Hopper Biography
Grace Hopperrear admiral; computer scientistBorn: 12/9/1906Birthplace: New York City Dr. Grace Murray Hopper was one of the earliest computer programmers and a leader in the field of software…Harold Ramis Biography
Harold Ramisscreenwriter, actor, director, producerBorn: 11/21/1944Birthplace: Chicago Formerly a jokes editor for Playboy, Ramis entered show business by writing for and performing with the…Eric Stoltz Biography
Eric Stoltz actorBorn: 9/30/1961Birthplace: Whittier, California Stoltz has a strong background in theater, and was nominated for a Tony for his Broadway debut in Our Town (1989). His film…Pierce Brosnan Biography
Pierce BrosnanactorBorn: 5/16/1953Birthplace: Navan, Meath, Ireland Irish-born actor whose starring role in the American TV detective series Remington Steele (1982–87) made him a popular sex…Harriet Hardy Biography
Harriet Hardyspecialist in occupational medicineBorn: 9/23/1906Birthplace: Arlington, Massachusetts An advocate for the control of industrial hazards, Hardy was brought up in New Jersey and…Jill Ireland Biography
Jill Irelandactress, producer, writerBorn: 4/24/1936Birthplace: London, England Jill Ireland began her career as a dancer, making her screen debut in the Michael Powell-Emeric Pressburger film Oh,…Christine Lahti Biography
Christine LahtiactressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series…Mandy Patinkin Biography
Mandy Patinkin (Mandel Patinkin)actor, musicianBorn: 11/30/1952Birthplace: Chicago Patinkin won an Emmy Award for his role as Dr. Jeffrey Geiger on the CBS series Chicago Hope (1994-1995, 1999-2000…derecho
(Encyclopedia) derechoderechodərāˈchō [key], a long-lived windstorm over a wide expanse that is associated with a line of rapidly moving thunderstorms or showers. The winds in a derecho generally…Trending
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