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Christine Lahti

actressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series Chicago Hope—a…

Washington BARROW, Congress, TN (1807-1866)

BARROW, Washington, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Davidson County, Tenn., October 5, 1807; received a classical education; lawyer, private practice; Minister to Portugal, 1841-1844…

Robert JENKINS, Congress, PA (1769-1848)

JENKINS, Robert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Windsor Forges, Lancaster County, Pa., July 10, 1769; attended the common schools and the select school of Dr. Robert Smith of…

Bartow WHITE, Congress, NY (1776-1862)

WHITE, Bartow, a Representative from New York; born in Yorktown, Westchester County, N.Y., November 7, 1776; attended the common schools and completed preparatory studies; studied medicine…

America's Best Beaches, 2013

The following table lists the top ten best beaches to visit in the United States for 2013, according to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, author of America's Best Beaches. In addition, find a list of…

Grace Hopper

rear admiral; computer scientistBorn: 12/9/1906Birthplace: New York City Dr. Grace Murray Hopper was one of the earliest computer programmers and a leader in the field of software development…

Gates McFadden

(Jesse Stuart Gates, Cheryl McFadden, Cheryl Gates McFadden)actress, dancer, choreographerBorn: 3/2/1949Birthplace: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Gates McFadden is most readily identified through her…

Jill Ireland

actress, producer, writerBorn: 4/24/1936Birthplace: London, England Jill Ireland began her career as a dancer, making her screen debut in the Michael Powell-Emeric Pressburger film Oh, Rosalinda…

Bert Bolin Biography

climatologistDied: December 30, 2007 (Stockholm, Sweden) Best Known as: leader of UN climate panel that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Bert Bolin was…

William Singleton YOUNG, Congress, KY (1790-1827)

YOUNG, William Singleton, (brother of Bryan Rust Young and uncle of John Young Brown), a Representative from Kentucky; born near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky., April 10, 1790; studied medicine…