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George Carruthers

George CarruthersBorn: 1939 Far Electrograph Ultraviolet Camera. The Far Ultraviolet Camera and Spectrograph uses ultraviolet light to study Earth's upper atmosphere, stars, and interstellar space.…

Roger Penske

Roger PenskeBorn: Feb. 20, 1937Auto racing national sports car driving champion (1964); established racing team in 1961; co-founder of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART); Penske Racing has…

Marie-Jose Perec

Marie-Jose PerecBorn: 1968Track & Field French sprinter who became 2nd woman to win the 200m and 400m events in the same Olympics (1996); her time in the 400 (48.25) set an Olympic record…

Amos Alonzo Stagg Biography

Amos Alonzo StaggBorn: Aug. 16, 1862Football innovator coached at U. of Chicago for 41 seasons and College of the Pacific for 14 more; 314-199-35 record; elected to both college football and…

J. Lee Thompson 2002 Deaths

J. Lee ThompsonAge: 88 British director who earned fame on these shores for Guns of Navarone, which was nominated for seven Oscars. His other credits include Cape Fear. Died: Los Angeles, Aug…

Harold E. Stassen 2001 Deaths

Harold E. StassenAge: 93 politician who was known as the “boy wonder” of politics. He was elected governor of Minnesota in 1938 at age 31. Stassen unsuccessfully sought the Republican…

Susan Strasberg Biography

Susan StrasbergAge: 60 stage and screen actress who appeared in more than 30 films, including the hits The Cobweb and Picnic in 1955. She was also known for her close friendship with Marilyn…

Chris Penn 2006 Deaths

Chris PennAge: 40 character actor who played supporting—but memorable—roles in the films Reservoir Dogs, Starsky & Hutch, and Rush Hour. His brother is the actor Sean Penn. Died: Los…

Roy Huggins 2002 Deaths

Roy HugginsAge: 87 television writer and producer responsible for such hits as Maverick, The Fugitive, and The Rockford Files. He also wrote the novel The Doubletake. Died: Santa Monica,…

Don Mattingly Biography

Don MattinglyBorn: Apr. 20, 1961Baseball 1B American League MVP (1985); won AL batting title in 1984 (.343); led majors with 145 RBI in 1985; led AL with 238 hits (Yankee record) and 53…