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Shelby, Carroll Hall

(Encyclopedia) Shelby, Carroll Hall, 1923–2012, automobile racer and designer, b. Leesburg, Tex. After serving as a flight instructor in World War II, he began (1952) a career as a race-car driver.…

Richardson, Robert Coleman

(Encyclopedia) Richardson, Robert Coleman, 1937–2013, American physicist, b. Washington, D.C. Ph.D. Duke Univ., 1966. Richardson was a professor at Cornell from 1968 until his death; he was the…

Tarleton, Sir Banastre

(Encyclopedia) Tarleton, Sir BanastreTarleton, Sir Banastrebăˈnəstər tärlˈtən [key], 1754–1833, British army officer in the American Revolution. He arrived (1775) in America with General Cornwallis…

Celebrity Baby Names

The interesting, odd, and downright crazy names celebrities give their children compiled by Erin Teare Martin Visit the Interactive Baby Name Finder for more popular baby names.…

John William DAVIS, Congress, WV (1873-1955)

DAVIS, John William, (son of John James Davis), a Representative from West Virginia; born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., April 13, 1873; attended various private schools; was graduated…

DAVIS, John William, Congress, WV (1873-1955)

DAVIS, John William, (son of John James Davis), a Representative from West Virginia; born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., April 13, 1873; attended various private schools; was graduated…

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Test your knowledge of Asian-American history, leaders, entertainers, and influences.   Featured Biography Yuan T. Lee Chemist Notable Asian Americans A-Z List…

Asian-American Scientists

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

DK Science & Technology: Internet

HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK? WHAT IS THE WORLD WIDE WEB? WHAT IS HYPERTEXT? BIOGRAPHY: TIM BERNERS LEE British, 1955- MARC ANDREESSEN American, 1971-SEARCH ENGINESFIND OUT MOREThe global computer…

1996 Olympics

AtlantaTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldBoxingGymnasticsSwimmingTennisTeam SportsArcheryBadmintonBeach VolleyballCanoeingCanoe SlalomCyclingEquestrianFencingJudoModern…