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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…

Jennings Randolph 1998 Deaths

Jennings RandolphAge: 96 former U.S. senator from West Virginia who authored the twenty-sixth amendment of the Constitution, giving 18-year-olds the right to vote.Died: May 8, 1998.Earl M.…

Jeannette Nolan 1998 Deaths

Jeannette Nolanactress Versatile actress whose 300 television credits range from Alfred Hitchcock Presents to Charlie's Angels.Born: 1912?Died: 1998Ray NobleM - QMaidie Norman

Bobby Bowden

Bobby BowdenBorn: Nov. 8, 1929Football coached Florida St. to 2 national titles (1993,99); entered 2002 season with 323 wins including a 18-6-1 bowl record in 36 years as coach at Samford,…

Lorrie Fair

Lorrie FairBorn: Aug. 5, 1978Soccer at 20, she was the youngest player on the 1999 American team that won the inaugural women's World Cup; member of U.S. 2000 women's olympic team; helped…