Phil KnightBorn: Feb. 24, 1938Founder and chairman of Nike, Inc., the multi-billion dollar shoe and fitness company founded in 1972 and based in Beaverton, Ore. ; named “The Most Powerful Man…
Christy MathewsonBorn: Aug. 12, 1880Baseball RHP won 22 or more games 12 straight years (1903-14); 373 career wins; pitched 3 shutouts in 1905 World Series.Died: Oct. 7, 1925Eddie MathewsK -…
Tom SeaverBorn: Nov. 17, 1944Baseball RHP won 3 Cy Young Awards (1969,73,75); led NL in K 5 times (1970,71,73,75,76); pitched no-hitter in 1978 for Cin.; had 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts and 2.…
From Verdi to Pussy Riot, musicians use their lyrics and music as a vehicle to express their political views.
by Jennie Wood
Pussy Riot at Lobnoye Mesto on Red Square, Moscow…
Riley HousewrightAge: 89 microbiologist who, as scientific director of the U.S. Army Biological Laboratories from 1956 to 1970, helped to develop anthrax spores, botulinum toxin, and other…
Terence McKennaAge: 53 New Ager and writer who preached the virtues of pyschedelic drugs. Timothy Leary called him “the Timothy Leary of the '90s.” He died of brain cancer. Died: San Rafael,…
Steve McCroryAge: 36 Olympic boxing gold medallist in the flyweight division at the 1984 Games; brother Milton won welterweight world championship; Detroit native whose success brought fame…
Chung Ju YungAge: 85 founder of the Hyundai Group, a South Korean conglomerate of auto and electronics companies. The company, which is credited with helping to revitalize South Korea's war-…
John AgarAge: 81 Air Force sergeant and actor who was briefly married to Shirley Temple. The couple appeared together in two movies, Fort Apache and Adventure in Baltimore. Died: Burbank,…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
