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Frank B. Colton
Frank B. ColtonBorn: 1923Birthplace: Poland Oral contraceptives—Colton has made many important contributions to medicinal organic chemistry, and particularly to steroid chemistry. His most…Walter Sorell Biography
Walter Sorelldance and culture writer Sorell contributed to Dance News, Dance Magazine and Ballet Today and wrote more than 25 books, including The Dance Through the Ages, Dance in Its Time…Tony Williams
Tony Williams jazz drummer Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians in the last 50 years, Williams's bold experimental improvisations helped shape fusion. He worked with Jackie…Benjamin Spock 1998 Deaths
Benjamin Spock (Benjamin McLane Spock)Age: 94 world-famous pediatrician. His book Baby and Child Care is one of the biggest-selling titles of all time. While studying at Yale University Spock…Don Knotts 2006 Deaths
Don KnottsAge: 81 skinny, bug-eyed actor who won five Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the bumbling Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. He also played landlord Ralph Furley on Three…William Maxwell 2000 Deaths
William MaxwellAge: 91 writer and legendary New Yorker fiction editor who gracefully polished the work of such luminaries as John Updike, John Cheever, Vladimir Nabokov, and Eudora Welty. His…Sir Marcus Oliphant 2000 Deaths
Sir Marcus OliphantAge: 98 nuclear physicist who helped to develop the atom bomb and discovered new forms of hydrogen and helium. He was shocked at the bomb's devastating effects on Hiroshima…Harold (Mush) March 2002 Deaths
Harold (Mush) MarchAge: 93 Chicago Blackhawks right winger for 17 seasons, beginning in 1928; won two Stanley Cups (1934, 1948); scored overtime goal that earned the franchise its first…John Daly Biography
John DalyBorn: Apr. 28, 1966Golfer this big hitter was the surprise winner of 1991 PGA Championship as unknown 25-year old; battled through personal troubles in 1994 to return in ‘95 and win…Charles Proteus Steinmetz
Charles Proteus Steinmetz Born: 1865Birthplace: Breslau, Germany System of electrical distribution—Steinmetz developed theories for alternating current making possible the expansion of the…Trending
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