(Encyclopedia) Zapf, Hermann, 1918–2015, German calligrapher and type designer, b. Nuremberg. While apprenticing as a photo retoucher (1934–38) Zapf became interested in the work of calligrapher and…
(Encyclopedia) Tirpitz, Alfred vonTirpitz, Alfred vonälˈfrāt fən tĭrˈpĭts [key], 1849–1930, German admiral. His influence on German naval policy began with his study of the recently invented torpedo…
Born: May 12, 1930U.S. diver won women's platform and springboard gold medals in both 1952 and '56 Olympics. Her daughter Kelly followed in her wake, earning a silver in the 1984 and a bronze in…
(Encyclopedia) Wheeldon, Christopher, 1973–, British ballet dancer and choreographer, studied Royal Ballet School, London. An outstanding contemporary classicist, Wheeldon creates dances that are…
(Encyclopedia) Bessemer, Sir HenryBessemer, Sir Henrybĕsˈəmər [key], English engineer and inventor, b. Charleton, Hertfordshire. He made experiments to obtain stronger material for gun manufacture…
(Encyclopedia) Rainier IIIRainier IIIrĕnyāˈ [key], 1923–2005, prince of Monaco (1949–2005), a member of the Grimaldi family, which has ruled the tiny principality since 1297. Fiercely anti-Nazi,…
From Chinese laborers in the 1800s to millions of U.S. citizens today by David Johnson When they first arrived in the United States, Asian (usually Chinese) immigrants were welcomed, or at…
Joan Baez See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Biographies by Category Badu, Erykah, musician Baez, Joan, folk singer and political activist Barenaked…
actressBorn: 4/3/1972Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois Actress who plays Kelly Taylor in the teen soap opera, Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000). She has also appeared in numerous television movies,…
