(Encyclopedia) sturgeon, primitive fish of the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Unlike evolutionarily advanced fishes, it has a fine-grained hide, with very reduced scalation, a…
(Encyclopedia) Sturgeon, Nicola Ferguson, 1970–, Scottish political leader, first minister of Scotland (2014–). She studied law at the Univ. of Glasgow, then worked as a solicitor until 1999, when…
Senate Years of Service: 1840-1851Party: DemocratSTURGEON, Daniel, a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Mount Pleasant, York (later Adams) County, Pa., October 27, 1789; attended the common…
Born: 10/27/1858Birthplace: New York City, N.Y. Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858. A Harvard graduate, he was early interested in ranching, in politics, and in writing…
Born: Oct. 27, 185826th President of the U.S. physical fitness buff who boxed as undergraduate at Harvard; credited with presidential assist in forming of Intercollegiate Athletic Assn. (now NCAA)…
education-reform advocateBorn: June 23, 1932Died: October 21, 2009 (Massachusetts, USA) Best Known as: Education-reform advocate and founder of the Essential Schools Movement…
artistBorn: 9/22/1847Birthplace: Owen County, Ind. Steele was born on a farm, but when he was four years old his family moved to Waveland, Ind., where he attended Waveland Academy. In 1870, after…
Born: 1927Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Ruby laser systems—In 1960 Maiman built and patented the prototype of the ruby laser. The amplified light of the laser has many uses in industry, surgery,…
MINOR, Edward Sloman, a Representative from Wisconsin; born at Point Peninsula, Jefferson County, N.Y., December 13, 1840; moved to Wisconsin in 1845 with his parents, who settled in…
