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Chang

(Encyclopedia) ChangChangchăng [key] or YangtzeChangyăngˈsēˈ, yängˈdzŭˈ [key], Mandarin Chang Jiang, longest river of China and of Asia, c.3,880 mi (6,245 km) long, rising in the Tibetan highlands,…

conjoined twins

(Encyclopedia) conjoined twins, congenitally united organisms that are complete or nearly complete individuals, historically known as Siamese twins. They develop from a single fertilized ovum that…

Asian American Artists and Musicians

Zubin MehtaBunker, Chang and Eng, circus performers Cibo Matto, rock band Ho, Don, Hawaiian entertainer Hung, William, American Idol contestant Iha, James, guitarist Ito,…

Bunker Hill Day: Massachusetts

Celebrating the Battle of Bunker Hill by Liz Olson Bunker Hill Day, a holiday observed annually on June 17 in Massachusetts, celebrates the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although named for…

Gilbreth, Frank Bunker

(Encyclopedia) Gilbreth, Frank Bunker, 1868–1924, b. Fairfield, Me., and his wife, Lillian Moller Gilbreth, 1878–1972, b. Oakland, Calif., pioneering American industrial engineers. He was a largely…

Ridgway, Matthew Bunker

(Encyclopedia) Ridgway, Matthew Bunker, 1895–1993, U.S. general, b. Fort Monroe, Va. A West Point graduate, in World War II he was made (1942) assistant division commander and then commander of the…

Asian American Artists and Musicians

Zubin MehtaBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Chang Chih-tung

(Encyclopedia) Chang Chih-tungChang Chih-tungjängˈ jûrˈ-d&oobreve;ngˈ [key], 1837–1909, Chinese Ch'ing dynasty statesman and educational reformer. He occupied the high post of governor-general…

Chang Hsüeh-liang

(Encyclopedia) Chang Hsüeh-liang or Zhang XueliangChang Hsüeh-liangjängˈ shüĕˈ-lyängˈ [key], 1898–2001, Chinese warlord, son of Chang Tso-lin. On the death (1928) of his father, he succeeded as…