The following inventors—seven are living and eight are received posthumous recognition—were honored because their accomplishments have improved human lives. LED, the solar cell, and…
William SchollAge: 81 footwear designer who in the 1970s introduced Dr. Scholl's, the popular wooden sandals. Died: Douglas, Isle of Man, Britain, March 15, 2002Harold RussellR - ZSeattle…
Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. NicholsAge: 92 Army engineer who supervised the construction of plants that produced nuclear fuel for the first atomic bombs. Died: Bethesda, Md., Feb. 21, 2000Harold…
Princess MargaretAge: 71 free-spirited younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of England who sparked a royal scandal in the 1950s when she nearly married a divorced man. Died: London, Feb. 9,…
Johnny Vander MeerBorn: Nov. 2, 1914Baseball LHP only major leaguer to pitch consecutive no-hitters (June 11 & 15, 1938).Died: Oct. 6, 1997Amy Van DykenU - ZHarold S. Vanderbilt
Glenna Collett VareBorn: June 20, 1903Golfer won record 6 U.S. Women's Amateur titles from 1922-35; “the female Bobby Jones.”Died: Feb. 10, 1989Harold S. VanderbiltU - ZAndy Varipapa
Francisco RabalDorothy RabinowitzRadioheadGilda RadnerBen RaeburnRage Against the MachineSam M. RaimiMa RaineyClaude RainsBonnie RaittHarold RamisJoey RamoneMichael RapaportBasil RathboneDan…
José GrecoAge: 82 Spanish-American flamenco dancer and choreographer who popularized the flamboyant dance during the 1950s and '60s. In 1948 he organized his own company, Ballets y Bailes de…
Eddie GregsonAge: 61 California-based thoroughbred horse trainer who saddled 1982 Kentucky Derby winner Gato Del Sol. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Died: Hollywood Park, Calif.,…
Jerry NeudeckerAge: 66 last major league umpire to wear a balloon chest protector; American League umpire from 1956–86; his chest protector was sent to the Hall of Fame after his retirement…
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!)
