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H. Richard Hornberger Biography

H. Richard Hornbergerwriter, surgeon Hornberger used his experience as a captain in the Army Medical Corps during the Korean War to craft his novel, M*A*S*H, which became a hit movie…

Steven Yeun

Actor Steven Yeun was best known as the upbeat, resourceful Glenn of the TV series The Walking Dead before he was nominated for an Oscar for his lead performance in the film Minari. Born in Korea…

August 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldIsrael Steps Up Pressure on Palestinians (Aug. 1): Arrests dozens in wake of suicide bombing in crowded market. Delays drastic action against Palestinian leaders.…

December 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldTurkey Sentences 33 in Mob Attack (Dec. 2): Court decrees death penalty for group accused of killing 37 secular intellectuals in 1993.New Talks Held on Hong Kong…

Major Military Operations Since World War II

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe global spread of the First and Second World Wars made them the two most notable events of the 20th century. But they were far from the only major conflicts. Large…

Daniel Chappie James, Jr. Biography

Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr.generalBorn: 2/11/1920Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida James joined the segregated United States Army Air Corp while attending Tuskegee Institute. He was made a…

Ted Williams 2002 Deaths

Ted WilliamsAge: 83 Boston Red Sox legend, whose passion for hitting was unrivaled, as were his results. His career .344 batting average is sixth-highest since 1900, he won the American…

Philip Edward RUPPE, Congress, MI (1926)

RUPPE Philip Edward , a Representative from Michigan; born in Laurium, Houghton County, Mich., September 29, 1926; graduated from high school in 1944; Navy V-12 program, Central Michigan University…

Gordon Willis

Gordon Willis is a cinematographer best known for his work on Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather and its sequels. Born to a couple of New York entertainers, WIllis got into filmmaking while in…

Apolo Anton Ohno

Apolo Anton Ohno is the short-track speedskater whose eight Winter Olympic medals are more than any other American in history. Apolo Ohno won his first gold medal in 1500-meter short track…