violinistBorn: 1971Birthplace: Osaka, Japan Midori's mother, Setsu Goto, began teaching her daughter the violin at age three. When she was 11 Zubin Mehta invited her to be guest soloist with the…
SCHENCK, Abraham Henry, (uncle of Isaac Teller), a Representative from New York; born in Matteawan, Dutchess County, N.Y., January 22, 1775; received a thorough English education; became…
actressBorn: 3/22/1955Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Olin won the New York Film Critics Award and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film based on Isaac…
The Question: Who said "United we stand, divided we fall"? The Answer: That quote can be found on the official seal of Kentucky, which was codified in 1792. It…
(Encyclopedia) Hull, William, 1753–1825, American general, b. Derby, Conn. He served brilliantly in the American Revolution and became in 1805 governor of the newly created Michigan Territory. As the…
WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO SEE GERMS? WHO DISCOVERED HOW BLOOD CIRCULATES? WHO WERE THE FIRST CHEMISTS? REFLECTING TELESCOPE BIOGRAPHY: ROBERT BOYLE 1627–1691 FIND OUT MOREThe 18th century was a…
MORRIS, Jonathan David, (son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac Newton Morris), a Representative from Ohio; born in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio, October 8, 1804; attended the public…
SAMUELS, Green Berry, (cousin of Isaac Samuels Pennybacker), a Representative from Virginia; born near Red Banks, Shenandoah County, Va., February 1, 1806; pursued classical studies; studied…
McKIM, Alexander, (uncle of Isaac McKim), a Representative from Maryland; born in Brandywine, Del., January 10, 1748; pursued an academic course; moved to Baltimore, Md.; member of the house…
