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Was an American attorney, investment banker, physicist, philanthropist and patron of scientific rese

Was an American attorney, investment banker, physicist, philanthropist and patron of scientific research. He established the Loomis Laboratory in Tuxedo Park, New York, and his role in the development of radar is considered instrumental in the Allied victory in World War II. He invented the Aberdeen Chronograph for measuring muzzle velocities, proposed the LORAN navigational system, contributed significantly (perhaps critically, according to Luis Alvarez[1]) to the development of a ground-controlled approach technology for aircraft, and participated in preliminary meetings of the Manhattan Project. Loomis also made contributions to biological instrumentation -- working with Edmund Newton Harvey, he co-invented the microscope centrifuge[2], and pioneered techniques for electroencephalography.[3]

Was one of the most influential figures in American anthropology in the first half of the twentieth

Was one of the most influential figures in American anthropology in the first half of the twentieth century.Kroeber was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and attended Columbia College at the age of 16, earning an A.B. in English in 1896, and an M.A. in Romantic drama in 1897. He received his doctorate under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, basing his dissertation on decorative symbolism on his field work among the Arapaho. It was the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He spent most of his career in California, primarily at the University of California, Berkeley where he worked as both a Professor of Anthropology and the Director of what was then The University of California Museum of Anthropology (now the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology)

Was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He is best known as the manager

Was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He is best known as the manager of the New York Yankees, a position he held five different times. As Yankees manager, he led the team to consecutive American League pennants in 1976 and 1977; the Yankees were swept in the 1976 World Series by the dynastic Cincinnati Reds but triumphed over the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games in the 1977 World Series. He also had notable managerial tenures with several other AL squads, leading four of them to division championships.

(May 16, 1928

(May 16, 1928

Was a Hall of Fame jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Robertson was born in Aberdeen, Sco

Was a Hall of Fame jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Robertson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, the son of Georgina Watson and her husband Ross Robertson. The Robertson family emigrated to the United States when Alfred was young. His father bec

Yankovic is known in particular for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that o

Yankovic is known in particular for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. Yankovic received his first accordion lesson a day before his seventh birthday, and since his firs

Is an American astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 moon mission in July-Aug

Is an American astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 moon mission in July-August 1971. The son of Merrill and Helen Worden, he was born in Jackson, Michigan.[1] He is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.

(October 5, 1927 – October 2, 2006) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs (1

(October 5, 1927 – October 2, 2006) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs (1960-1961), and the Houston Colt .45's (1962). He was born in Brooklyn, NY.

Molina was born Alfredo Molina in London. His father was a Spanish Communist from Madrid who worked

Molina was born Alfredo Molina in London. His father was a Spanish Communist from Madrid who worked as a waiter and chauffeur, while his mother was an Italian housekeeper who also cleaned rooms in a hotel and worked as a cook. Molina grew up in a "working-class neighborhood" in Notting Hill that was inhabited by many other immigrant families.

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina elected as a Crawford Republican to the Eight

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina elected as a Crawford Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823-March 3, 1825); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Nineteenth Congress in 1824

Was an American Republican Party politician who served as Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly

Was an American Republican Party politician who served as Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and President of the New Jersey Senate.In 1951 Beadleston was elected to the General Assembly from Monmouth County. In 1954 he authored legislation common

Was a major American composer of music for films.He received 45 Academy Award nominations making him

Was a major American composer of music for films.He received 45 Academy Award nominations making him (currently) the second most nominated person in the history of the Academy Awards, tied with John Williams, and behind Walt Disney (Newman's scores for The Hurricane and The Prisoner of Zenda were also nominated at a time when composers were not eligible to be nominated in the score category). He won the Oscar 9 times; in 1940 he was nominated for 4 different films. Between 1938 and 1957, he was nominated an incredible twenty years in a row.

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He was born in Buffalo, New York.One

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He was born in Buffalo, New York.One of the strongest backcourt players of the 1940's and 1950's, Cervi played in the National Basketball League and early NBA.While with the Rochester Royals, Cervi led the NBL in scoring for the 1946-47 season and was named league MVP. He became a player coach for the Syracuse Nationals in 1948, and continued in this role after the Nats entered the NBA. Cervi retired as a player after the 1952-53 season, but continued to coach the Nats through the 1956-57 season. In the 1954-55 season, Cervi coached the Nats to the NBA championship.

Is an important figure in twentieth-century Québec painting. He was born in Québec City in 1906. F

Is an important figure in twentieth-century Québec painting. He was born in Québec City in 1906. From the age of fourteen until his graduation in 1926 he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts de Québec. The same year, he became the first recipient. His early canvasses, from his first stay in Paris, show a marked Gallery from the Canadian

Was an heir to the Bloomingdale's department store fortune, and the celebrated lover of murdered Hol

Was an heir to the Bloomingdale's department store fortune, and the celebrated lover of murdered Hollywood model Vicki Morgan.To facilitate the need of his wealthy friends who liked to patronize New York city's upscale restaurants following a night at the theater, Bloomingdale launched a credit card business called "Dine & Sign" that meant people on a night out no longer needed to carry large sums of cash. In 1951, he merged his company with Diners Club and joined the rapidly growing business as an executive, becoming chairman of the board of directors in 1964. In 1970, he left Diners Club, acquiring its "International Floatels" division.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Western itinerant photographer, mostly known for photographs of Kansas, Mexico and t

Was an American Western itinerant photographer, mostly known for photographs of Kansas, Mexico and the American Southwest.

Was an American paleontologist and comparative anatomist and a specialist in vertebrate evolution.Ne

Was an American paleontologist and comparative anatomist and a specialist in vertebrate evolution.New York, and studied at Amherst College and Columbia University. Romer joined the department of geology and paleontology at the University of Chicago as an associate professor in 1923. He was an active researcher and teacher. His collecting program added important Paleozoic specimens to the Walker Museum of Paleontology. In 1934 he was appointed professor of biology at Harvard University. In 1946, he also became director of the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology.

Is a former professional American football tight end who played 9 seasons in the NFL from 1992 to 20

Is a former professional American football tight end who played 9 seasons in the NFL from 1992 to 2000. He played for the San Diego Chargers (1992-1997, 1999), the Kansas City Chiefs (1997), the New York Giants (1998) and the Detroit Lions (2000).

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1952 Sum

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Since retiring from competition in 1992, Sliney has been an active motivational speaker[8] and fencing instructor.[9] She primarily speaks to s

He was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican American parents and his stand-up comedy act focused primar

He was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican American parents and his stand-up comedy act focused primarily on his upbringing in a Mexican American household. Soto's premature death at age 35 was attributed to a mixture of alcohol and drugs.Freddy Soto moved

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada.Speakman was instrumental in helping the Unity Movement in Alb

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada.Speakman was instrumental in helping the Unity Movement in Alberta take off to unite Alberta's opposition parties and oppose the Social Credit government. On October 12, 1937 Speakman used his background as a long serving Member of Parliament to bring delegates from the United Farmers, Conservatives, Liberals and some disillusioned Social Crediters to a conference in Red Deer that would help bring the Unity coalition together.

Was an American photographer who was instrumental over his fifty-year career in making photography a

Was an American photographer who was instrumental over his fifty-year career in making photography an acceptable art form alongside painting and sculpture. Many of his photographs are known for appearing like those other art forms, and he is also known fo

Is a former American automobile racing driver, the younger brother of Bobby Unser and father of Al U

Is a former American automobile racing driver, the younger brother of Bobby Unser and father of Al Unser, Jr.. He is the second of three men to have won the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race four times, the fourth of five to have won the race in consecutive years, and is the only person to have both a sibling (Bobby) and child (Al Jr.) as fellow winners. Al's brother Jerry and nephews Johnny and Robby have also competed in the 500.

Al Unser, Jr. was born into a racing family. He is the son of Al Unser and the nephew of Bobby Unser

Al Unser, Jr. was born into a racing family. He is the son of Al Unser and the nephew of Bobby Unser, who both won the Indianapolis 500 themselves. By the age of 11, Al Junior was racing sprint cars. After high school, he was already in the World of Outla