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Bradford ParkinsonBorn: 1935 Global Positioning System—GPS. During the 1950s, Getting advanced the concept of using a system of satellites to allow the calculation of precise positioning data…Bert Bolin Biography
climatologistDied: December 30, 2007 (Stockholm, Sweden) Best Known as: leader of UN climate panel that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Bert…John D. Pennekamp Biography
John D. PennekampConservationist, newspaper editorBorn: Jan 1, 1897Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Pennekamp grew up in Ohio, and began working in the newspaper business at age 14, eventually…Christo
Name at birth: Christo Vladimirov JavacheffThe avant-garde artist Christo created some of the most spectacular large-scale public artworks of the 20th century. Working with his wife and creative…Mae C. Jemison Biography
Mae C. Jemisonphysician, astronautBorn: 10/17/1956Birthplace: Decatur, Ala. Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to enter space when she served on the crew of the…Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the former bartender and 28-year-old political rookie who won election to the U.S. Congress from New York's 14th District in 2018. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grew up in The…Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah's career took off when she appeared as the painted android Pris in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982, with Harrison Ford). A tall blonde, powerful but with a soft touch, Hannah then…John Bryson
John Bryson is the environmentalist and businessman who served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2011-2013. Born in New York, John Bryson graduated from Cleveland High School in Portland, Oregon in…April 2007 News and Events
World Ukrainian President Dissolves Parliament (April 2): President Viktor Yushchenko accuses Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, his bitter rival, of attempting to consolidate power.…Limbo (Film)
Director/Writer: John SaylesScreen Gems; R; 126 minutesRelease: 6/99Cast: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson John Sayles' latest movie begins…Trending
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