(Encyclopedia) Abell, KjeldAbell, Kjeldkyĕl äˈbĕl [key], 1901–61, Danish playwright. Abell's Melody That Got Lost (1935, tr. 1939) was an early success. Trained as a stage designer, he was an…
Computer Virus Timeline by Jarrett Tolman 1949 1980s 1990s 2000 1949 Theories for self-replicating programs are first developed. Top 1981 Apple Viruses 1, 2, and 3 are…
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(Encyclopedia) Anne, Saint, in tradition, mother of the Virgin and wife of St. Joachim. She is not mentioned in Scripture, but her cult is very old. In the West she has been especially popular since…
(Encyclopedia) Commonwealth Fund, foundation established (1918) by Anna M. Harkness, wife of Stephen V. Harkness, an early Standard Oil investor, “for the welfare of mankind.” Its headquarters are in…
(Encyclopedia) Buena Vista, battle of, military engagement in the Mexican War, fought Feb. 22–23, 1847. The battle site was just S of Saltillo, Coahuila, in Mexico. Gen. Zachary Taylor, disobeying…
novelist, philosopherBorn: 9/9/1828Birthplace: Yasnaya Polyana, Russia Novelist and philosopher considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His pacifist beliefs were often reflected in his…
(Encyclopedia) Kovalevsky, Sonya or SophieKovalevsky, Sonya or Sophiekōˌvəlĕfˈskē [key], 1850–91, Russian mathematician. She studied at the universities of Heidelberg and Berlin (under K. T.…
(Encyclopedia) Álvarez, JuanÁlvarez, Juanhwän älˈvärās [key], 1780–1867, Mexican general of indigenous descent, president of Mexico (1855). He distinguished himself in battle under Morelos y Pavón…
