Robert MertonAge: 92 sociologist who studied subjects ranging from the mass media to the behavior of scientists. He developed the concepts “self-fulfilling prophecy” and “deviant behavior.”…
Tommie AgeeAge: 58 N.Y. Mets center fielder best remembered for his two spectacular catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series to preserve a 5-0 victory en route to a 4-1 series upset of…
Irving MillmanBorn: 1923Birthplace: New York City Test and vaccine for hepatitis B—Blumberg and Millman:The use of the test reduced the occurrence of hepatitis B after blood transfusions. The…
Dennis Moeller Born: 1950Birthplace: St. Louis, Mo. Microcomputer with bus control means for peripheral devices—The work of these IBM scientists is what allows IBM and IBM-compatible…
June 14-15, at LeMans, France
Officially the Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance and first held in 1923. Contested over the 8.451-mile Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. Listed are drivers,…
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Kim PerrotAge: 32 electrifying Houston Comets point guard whose firey determination led the team to the WNBA's first two league championship titles in 1997 and 1998; joined the Comets as an…
Below are the nominees in the directing category. This is both Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen's seventh nomination for directing. Scorsese won in 2006 for The Departed. Allen…
(Encyclopedia) Servetus, MichaelServetus, Michaelsərvēˈtəs [key], 1511–53, Spanish theologian and physician. His name in Spanish was Miguel Serveto. In his early years he came in contact with some of…
