1982British overcome Argentina in Falklands war (April 2–June 15). Israel invades Lebanon in attack on P.L.O. (June 4). John W. Hinckley, Jr., found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of…
SHIPPEN, William, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 1, 1712; pursued preparatory studies; studied medicine and practiced his profession in Philadelphia; was one…
social reformer, writerBorn: 5/27/1819Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Julia Ward was born into a prosperous family and was educated privately. She married Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe in 1843 and moved to…
Founder of the American Red CrossBorn: 1821 Clara Barton taught school in her native Massachusetts before moving to Washington, DC, in 1854 to work as a clerk in the U.S. Patent Office. Almost from…
LAMAR, John Basil, a Representative from Georgia; born in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Ga., on November 5, 1812; attended Dr. Bemanâs school at Mount Zion, Ga., and Franklin College (now…
The Question: Is there any correlation between full moons and child birth? The Answer: For years people have tried to blame the full moon for increasing just…
RIGGS, Lewis, a Representative from New York; born in Norfolk, Conn., January 16, 1789; attended the common schools and schools of Latin and Greek; was apprenticed to the carpenterâs trade;…
VANCE, Robert Brank, (uncle of Robert Brank Vance [1828-1899] and Zebulon Baird Vance), a Representative from North Carolina; born on Reems Creek, near Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C., in 1793…
WHITE, Stephen Van Culen, a Representative from New York; born in Chatham County, N.C., August 1, 1831; moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled near Otterville, Jersey County, Ill.;…
Former al-Qaeda military leaderBorn: 1944Birthplace: Menoufya, Egypt Born Sobhi Abu Sitta, he took the name Muhammad Atef and other aliases after joining Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, al-…
