William Henry SmithBritish newsagentBorn: 1792 He got his start selling newspapers in his father's business in 1812 with his brother Henry Edward. They moved beyond their father's Strand shop…
Annie Smith Peckmountain climber Born: 1850Birthplace: Providence, R.I. Annie Smith Peck had a distinguished academic career, including a master's degree from the University of Michigan and…
Michael SmithAge: 68 scientist who shared the 1993 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his contribution to genetics. As a professor at the University of British Columbia, he determined how to change…
Paul SmithAge: 54 defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos and member of their famed "Orange Crush" defense; inducted into team's Ring of Fame in 1986; Pro Bowler in 1972 and 1973, posting 11…
Leslie SmithAge: 87 British toymaker who cofounded Lesney Products, the manufacturer of Matchbox cars. The first car debuted in 1952, and by 1962, Lesney was producing more than 50 million…
W. H. Smith(William Henry Smith, Jr.)newsagent, bookseller, statesman Born: 1825Birthplace: London, England He entered the family's bookselling business, becoming his father's partner in 1846…
Mark SmithAge: 41 former Illinois basketball standout, who along with teammate Eddie Johnson formed the from 1978-81 and led the Illini to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 18 years;…
Jeff SmithAge: 65 former minister who reinvented himself as public television's Frugal Gourmet. He wrote a series of best-selling cookbooks. His career came to an abrupt end in 1997, when…
Al SmithAge: 73 Chicago White Sox outfielder, who became the unlucky subject of one of baseball's most famous photographs when a fan spilled a cup of beer on his head as he watched a ball hit…
SELLS Sam Riley , a Representative from Tennessee;
born in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn., August 2, 1871;
attended the rural schools and King College in Bristol, Tenn., 1885-1890;
studied law…
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