First Olympic Appearance: 2000 by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: Martial ArtsAfter being showcased as a demonstration sport in 1988 in Seoul…
aeronautical engineerBorn: 1921 After earning a B.S. and an M.S. in aeronautical engineering, O. S. “Ozzie” Williams became the first African American hired by Republic Aviation, where he served as…
Houston, Tex.Designed in 1979 by Phillip Johnson photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected the Williams Tower (Transco Tower…
WOODWARD, William, (father of Joseph Addison Woodward), a Representative from South Carolina; birth date unknown; member, State house of representatives, 1818-1823; elected as a Republican to…
MAYRANT, William, a Representative from South Carolina; born in South Carolina, birth date unknown; elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth Congress and served until his resignation on…
McKINLEY, William, a Representative from Virginia; born in Virginia, birth date unknown; completed preparatory studies; member of the State house of delegates from Ohio County, Va. (now West…
SMITH, William, a Representative from Virginia; born in Chesterfield, Va., birth date unknown; completed preparatory studies; member of the Virginia state house of delegates, 1782; elected as a…
Born: 1886Birthplace: Nellore, India Synthesis of vitamin B1—Williams isolated thiamine in crystalline form and synthesized vitamin B1. He was instrumental in achieving enrichment of flour,…
Born: Oct. 6, 1959Bowling and Horseshoes 5-time PBA Bowler of Year (1986,93,96,97,98); all-time leading money winner on the PBA Tour entering 2002-03 season; won 6 World Horseshoe Pitching titles.
