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Elias Howe
Born: 1819
Sewing Machine. Howe invented the first practical sewing machine after watching his wife sew. His machine's locked-stitch technique is still used today.
Died: 1867…
Victor Borge(Borge Rosenbaum)Age: 91 Danish-born musical comedian who combined virtuosic piano skills, a sharp wit, sight gags, and an irrepressible sense of humor in his stage performances.…
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WYATT Wendell , a Representative from Oregon; born in Eugene, Lane County, Oreg.,
June 15, 1917; graduated from Jefferson High School, Portland, Oreg.,1935;
LL.B., University of Oregon, Eugene,…
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