Fast Facts on Sharks How is a shark different from other kinds of fish? by Holly Hartman Sharks are fish. But how is a shark different from other kinds of fish? Most other fish have…
See the interactive periodic table. Although some elements, such as gold and iron, have been known to humans since prehistoric times, it wasn't until the 17th century that the first scientific…
Born: Feb 6, 1976Gymnastics Won three U.S. all-around championships in a row (1990-'92); first American gymnast to win the all-around competition in the world championships (1991).
Born: Sept. 8, 1970Basketball G became an NBA All-Star in just his second pro season out of Alabama; led Golden State in scoring four years in a row; made headlines in 1997 after being suspended by…
Born: July 23, 1936Baseball RHP led NL in strikeouts 3 times and games started 4 straight years; pitched record 6 shutouts in a row in 1968; won Cy Young (1962); had 209-166 record and hit 29 HRs…
Born: Sept. 9, 1898Baseball 2B played on 8 NL pennant winners in 19 years with NY and St. Louis; hit .300 or better 11 years in a row (1921-31); MVP in 1931; player-manager from 1933-37.Died: Mar.…
Born: Sept. 8, 1907Baseball 1B won Negro League championship nine years in a row with the Homestead Grays; hit .391 in 1948 to lead the league; usually batted cleanup behind Josh Gibson; retired at…
Born: Oct. 22, 1907Baseball 1B led AL in HRs 4 times and batting twice; won Triple Crown in 1933; 3-time MVP (1932-33,38) with Philadelphia and Boston; hit 30 HRs or more 12 years in a row; 534…
