American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Ting¹ Chao4-chung¹) (born January 27, 1936) is an American physicist who received the Nobel Prize

Ting¹ Chao4-chung¹) (born January 27, 1936) is an American physicist who received the Nobel Prize in 1976 for the discovery of the subatomic J/? particle with Burton Richter.

Was a representative from Washington.Hyde was elected to Congress and served in the United States Ho

Was a representative from Washington.Hyde was elected to Congress and served in the United States House of Representatives between 1895 and 1897. He ran for reelection but lost. H

Was a Canadian politician in the province of Manitoba. He studied to be a lawyer and was made a King

Was a Canadian politician in the province of Manitoba. He studied to be a lawyer and was made a King's Counsel in 1884. He moved to Winnipeg in 1875 and became the head of the law firm of Biggs, Dawson and Curran. From 1878 to 1879, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and was Minister of Public Works in 1879. In 1878, he help to establish the established The Winnipeg Daily Sun. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and then returned to Toronto.

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame trainer and owner.

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame trainer and owner.

(October 18, 1859 in Clay Grove, Iowa - June 12, 1923 in Portland, Oregon), was a professional baseb

(October 18, 1859 in Clay Grove, Iowa - June 12, 1923 in Portland, Oregon), was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1882-1893.

Was an English composer who achieved such success he was called the "African Mahler."

Was an English composer who achieved such success he was called the "African Mahler."

Was a U.S. representative from Missouri.Major was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-sixth Congress

Was a U.S. representative from Missouri.Major was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1919-March 3, 1921). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the Sixty-seventh Congress and resumed the practice of law in Fay

Was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his paintings o

Was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his paintings of the Hudson River.Colman moved to New York City with his family as a child. His father opened a bookstore, attracting a literate clientele that may have i

Better known as Sam Phillips, was an American record producer who played an important role in the em

Better known as Sam Phillips, was an American record producer who played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 1950s. He is most notably attributed with the discovery of Elvis Presley, and is associated with several other noteworthy rhythm and blues and rock and roll stars of the period.Phillips recorded what some—notably music historian Peter Guralnick—consider the first rock and roll record: "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, a band led by 19-year-old Ike Turner, who also wrote the song. The recording was released on the Chess/Checker record label in Chicago, in 1951. From 1950 to 1954 Phillips recorded the music of black rhythm and blues artists such as James Cotton, Rufus Thomas, Rosco Gordon, Little Milton, Bobby Blue Bland, and others. Blues legends such as B.B. King and Howlin' Wolf made their first recordings at his studio.

Was the eighth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Maxwell won three mayoral elections as a

Was the eighth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Maxwell won three mayoral elections as a Republican Party candidate and held office from 1858 to 1863.

A native of Camden, New Jersey, a co-chief counsel along with Fred Thompson for the Senate Watergate

A native of Camden, New Jersey, a co-chief counsel along with Fred Thompson for the Senate Watergate Committee during the Watergate scandal. Dash became famous for his televised interrogations during the Congressional hearings on Watergate.Two decades later, Dash was again in the news after resigning his post as ethics adviser to independent counsel Kenneth Starr. After working for the investigation for four years, Dash resigned to protest Starr's appearance before the United States House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee. Dash felt that Starr was acting as an "aggressive advocate" instead of an impartial investigator.

Is a former American football player and head coach, who is best known as the head coach of the Cinc

Is a former American football player and head coach, who is best known as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Perhaps best known for introducing the use of the No-huddle offense as a standard offense (as opposed to use at the end of the half), Wyche's greatest achievement as a head coach was leading the Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII, which they lost to the 49ers 20-16 with only 34 seconds remaining.

Was an American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League for th

Was an American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.During his tenure with the Saints, Mills was an anchor of the defense. He was a member of the vaunted "Dome Patrol," the stellar linebacking corps that led a ferocious Saints defense in the early 1990s.

Is a Haitian-Canadian professional basketball player who plays center for the NBA's Philadelphia 76e

Is a Haitian-Canadian professional basketball player who plays center for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Dalembert began playing in Montreal, Canada and played college basketball at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, US. He is an occasional double-double achiever for the Sixers and averages around 2 blocks per game - placing him among the league's elite in this category. He missed the entire 2002-03 season due to injuries. After a relatively productive 2004-05 season, his 2005-06 season was plagued by more injuries, a diminished role (he lost his job as a starter to Steven Hunter even after returning from injury), and what the media and public perceived to be a decline in both his play and his attitude. He started all 82 games of the 2006-07 season, averaging career-highs of 10.7 points and 8.9 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.

Was a U.S. Representative from California.Woods was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congr

Was a U.S. Representative from California.Woods was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Marion De Vries. He was reelected to the Fifty-seventh Congress and served from December 3, 1900, to M

Was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Rochester, New Hampshire. He served as mayor o

Was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Rochester, New Hampshire. He served as mayor of Rochester and in the New Hampshire state House of Representatives before being elected Governor in 1912.

Was a Canadian politician.He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral di

Was a Canadian politician.He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral district of Terrebonne in a 1903 by-election held to fill the vacancy caused by Raymond Préfontaine choosing to sit for the riding of Maisonneuve, after having been elected in the two constituencies. A Liberal, he was re-elected at the general elections of 1904 and was defeated in 1908.

(October 15, 1906 – May 11, 1981) was an American

(October 15, 1906 – May 11, 1981) was an American

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born on Masonboro Sound at Castle Fin House,

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born on Masonboro Sound at Castle Fin House, near Wilmington, North Carolina; attended a private school; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced at Fayetteville, North Carolina; also owned

(September 10, 1896 - September 6, 1974) was a Major League Baseball third baseman for 10 seasons wi

(September 10, 1896 - September 6, 1974) was a Major League Baseball third baseman for 10 seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1920-21), Philadelphia Athletics (1923-29), and St. Louis Browns (1930). Hale had a lifetime bating average of .302 and won a World Series ring with the Athletics in 1929.

Was born in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, a small town southwest of Philadelphia given the family name

Was born in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, a small town southwest of Philadelphia given the family name in honor of his grandfather. Riddle, a native of Delaware County, owned and operated a woolen mill but is best known as a sportsman. The owner of Glen Ridd

Is an American former professional basketball player.Cooper was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers i

Is an American former professional basketball player.Cooper was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. A 6'1" guard, Cooper played two years in the NBA for the Lakers and Phoenix Suns. In his NBA career, Cooper appeared in a total of 88 games and averaged 2.3 ppg. He has also played in pre-season games (but not in any regular season games) for Charlotte Hornets (1995) and Toronto Raptors (1996).

Is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Sam Hayes is now a part

Is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Sam Hayes is now a part time professor at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where he teaches classes on State and Local Government and the Legislative process.

(March 23, 1939 - March 28, 2003) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for th

(March 23, 1939 - March 28, 2003) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1963-1967) and Washington Senators (1968-1969). Bowens batted and threw right handed. He was born on in Wilmington, North Carolina.

(December 19, 1889 - April 5, 1966) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between

(December 19, 1889 - April 5, 1966) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1921 and 1922 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 1", 170 lb, Dodge batted and threw right-handed.