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North Dakota State Information Capital: Bismarck Official Name: State of North Dakota Organized as a territory: March 2, 1861 Entered Union (rank): November 2, 1889 (39th) Present…Wyoming
Wyoming State Information Capital: Cheyenne Official Name: State of Wyoming Organized as a territory/republic: July 25, 1868 Entered Union (rank): July 10, 1890 (44th state) Present…La Fayette LANE, Congress, OR (1842-1896)
LANE La Fayette , a Representative from Oregon; born near Evansville, Vanderburg County, Ind., November 12, 1842; attended the public schools at Washington, D.C., and at Stamford, Conn.; studied…William LATTIMORE, Congress, MS (1774-1843)
LATTIMORE William , a Delegate from Mississippi Territory; born in Norfolk, Va., February 9, 1774; attended the common schools; studied medicine; moved to Natchez, Miss., and practiced his…Vivienne Tam Biography
Vivienne Tamfashion designerBirthplace: Canton, China Tam's designs can be described as simple but unique. They combine east and west, traditional with modern. Her line of clothing is favored…Theodore Harold Maiman
Theodore Harold Maiman Born: 1927 Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Ruby laser systems—In 1960 Maiman built…St. Patrick Biography
St. PatrickChristian missionaryBorn: c.385 St. Patrick is said to have converted almost all of Ireland to Christianity within his own lifetime. He is now so closely identified with Ireland…Herman Hollerith Biography
Herman Hollerithengineer, computer inventorBorn: 2/29/1860Birthplace: Buffalo, N.Y. When children ask their parents, “Where did computers come from?” one answer might be, “From the…U-571
Director:Jonathan MostowWriters:Jonathan Mostow, Sam Montgomery, and David AyerUniversal Pictures; PG-13; 120 minutesRelease:4/00Cast:Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi The…Fenner FERGUSON, Congress, NE (1814-1859)
FERGUSON Fenner , a Delegate from the Territory of Nebraska; born in Nassau, Rensselaer County, N.Y., April 25, 1814; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840…Trending
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