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August 2019 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

1992–1993 Obie Awards

PlaywritingHarry Kondoleon, The HouseguestsLarry Kramer, The Destiny of MeJosé Rivera, MarisolPaul Rudnick, JeffreyDirectionChristopher Ashley, JeffreyMichael Maggio, WingsFrederick Zollo,…

Project Runway: Season Three

Fashion icons, matching outfits for dogs and their owners, and more were notable challenges in this season by Mark Hughes Project Runway Quizzes Project Runway Quiz…

Samuel Johnson 2004 Deaths

Samuel JohnsonAge: 76 businessman who presided over S. C. Johnson, the floor-wax company that also produces Raid bug sprays and OFF insect repellent. Died: Racine, Wis., May 22, 2004Mildred…

Diane Arbus Biography

Diane ArbusphotographerBorn: 1923 Diane Arbus spent years as a successful fashion photographer before turning her eye to people on the fringes of society. Circus performers and patients at…

Rick James 2004 Deaths

Rick JamesAge: 56 musician who pioneered the “punk-funk” style of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His song “Super Freak” propelled him to fame. Died: Los Angeles, Aug. 6, 2004Illinois…

Ali Javan Biography

Ali Javan Born: 1926 Birthplace: Tehran, Iran Helium-neon laser—The helium-neon laser is the most useful, practical…

Percy Lavon Julian

Percy Lavon Julian Born: 1899 Birthplace: Montgomery, Ala. Preparation of cortisone—Julian's notable discoveries were…

Eve Arden

Eve Arden(Eunice Quedens)actressBorn: 4/30/1908Birthplace: Mill Valley, California Best known for her portrayals of wisecracking, world-weary women, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best…

Eve Arden Biography

Eve Arden(Eunice Quedens)actressBorn: 4/30/1908Birthplace: Mill Valley, California Best known for her portrayals of wisecracking, world-weary women, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best…