(Encyclopedia) Gilbreth, Frank Bunker, 1868–1924, b. Fairfield, Me., and his wife, Lillian Moller Gilbreth, 1878–1972, b. Oakland, Calif., pioneering American industrial engineers. He was a largely…
(Encyclopedia) conjoined twins, congenitally united organisms that are complete or nearly complete individuals, historically known as Siamese twins. They develop from a single fertilized ovum that…
Born: Feb. 22, 1972Tennis won the 1989 French Open , becoming the youngest men's champion of a grand slam event (17 years, 3 months.); went 11 consecutive years (1988-98) with at least one title…
A new quarter for every state by Damon Goldsmith Delaware's quarter, the first to be released, features a portrait of patriot Caesar Rodney.Photo Credit: U.S. Mint…
While historians have often noted the changes in the power of the presidency, other important aspects of the office have changed as well. These include how the President is selected, when the…
business leader, rear admiral (retired) Chang served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years before retiring in 1990. He became the first Asian American naval officer to reach flag rank. He held a variety of…
astronaut, scientistBorn: April 5, 1950Birthplace: San Jose, Costa Rica Chang-Dìaz moved to the United States when he was in high school, and got a doctorate in applied plasma physics from MIT in…
