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(Encyclopedia) brown dwarf, in astronomy, celestial body that is larger than a planet but does not have sufficient mass to convert hydrogen into helium via nuclear fusion as stars do. Also called “…Youngest Nobel Prize Winner
The Question: Who is the youngest Nobel prize winner? The Answer: The youngest person to receive a Nobel prize was Sir William Lawrence Bragg (Physics…Ralph Boston
Ralph BostonBorn: May 9, 1939Track & Field medaled in 3 consecutive Olympic long jumps— gold (1960), silver (1964), bronze (1968).Mike BossyA - CRay BourqueThe Murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner
The ringleader of the murders, Edgar Ray Killen, was convicted on June 21, 2005, the 41st anniversary of the crimes Related Links Black History Month Encyclopedia: Civil Rights For Kids…The 2008 Class of Inductees
The following inventors—seven are living and eight are received posthumous recognition—were honored because their accomplishments have improved human lives. LED, the solar cell, and…Carl Djerassi
Carl DjerassiBorn: 1923Birthplace: Vienna, Austria Oral contraceptives—Along with developing the oral contraceptive Djerassi's research has included work with steroids, antibiotics, synthesis of…Suzanne Lenglen
Suzanne LenglenBorn: May 24, 1899French tennis player dominated women's tennis from 1919-26; won both Wimbledon and French singles titles 6 times.Died: July 4, 1938Ivan LendlK - MSugar Ray…George Cooper 2002 Deaths
George CooperAge: 85 naval officer who was a member of the Golden 13, the first group of black U.S. Navy officers to earn their commissions. Died: Centerville, Ohio, May 20, 2002Ray ConniffA…Michael Houser 2002 Deaths
Michael HouserAge: 40 singer and guitarist of Widespread Panic, a Georgia-based jam band. He died of pancreatic cancer. Died: Athens, Ga., Aug. 10, 2002Billy Ray HobleyG - LHarlan Howard…Stephen Sprouse 2004 Deaths
Stephen SprouseAge: 50 fashion designer whose punk-inspired, sophisticated creations were favored by rock stars as well as followers of haute couture. Died: Manhattan, March 4, 2004Susan…Trending
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