Born: 1913Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Mich. Variable frequency oscillation generator—Also known as the “audio oscillator,” this was the first practical method of generating high-quality audio…
These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…
actressBorn: 1911Birthplace: Chicago A Broadway stage actress from the 1930s to the 1980s, she also had a brief career as a Hollywood leading lady. Her films include Scandal Street (1938), Men with…
electronics entrepreneurBorn: 5/20/1913Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Mich. electronics entrepreneur who, with David Packard, scraped together $538 in 1938 and started an electronics company in Palo Alto,…
reggae singerBorn: 2/6/1945Birthplace: St. Ann, Jamaica Grammy Award-winning reggae singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music sparked an international interest in reggae music. In 1964, he…
philosopher and art criticBorn: 1/01/1924Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan Philosophy professor at Columbia University (1966–87) whose major works include Nietzsche as Philosopher (1965) and…
actressBorn: 7/1/1942Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Known for her poise and quiet intelligence, she achieved international recognition during the 1960s starring in such films as The King of…
A celebration of women's many accomplishments
The women of the U.S. Supreme Court
Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Women's History Month Nobel Winning…
actorBorn: 3/5/1908Birthplace: Huyton, England Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor known for his suave, nonchalant style. He appeared in the stage (1956–58) and film (1964)…
