Born: 1856
Birthplace: Smiljan, Lika, Croatia
Electro-magnetic motor—Tesla invented the induction motor which had a rotating magnetic field. The electro-magnetic motor was…
Distributor:National Film Board of Canada This unique animated film featuring a lively musical soundtrack continues the story of Mr. Edgar (Cuckoo Mr. Edgar, 2001 Notable Children’s Video), a…
entertainment executiveBorn: 1942Birthplace: Mt. Kisco, N.Y. Having served in a variety of positions at NBC and CBS and as president of Paramount Pictures while at ABC, he became chairman and CEO…
Born: 1903 Method for making a transparent article of silica—Hyde was with Corning Glass when he discovered a way to create an ultra-pure glass called fused silica. Fused silica has many uses, such…
computer industry pioneerBorn: 1955Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif. Businessman and entrepreneur, who designed, built and introduced the Apple computer, a user-friendly alternative to IBM's…
(Roberta Joan Anderson)folk singer, guitaristBorn: 11/7/1943Birthplace: Alberta, Canada Grammy Award-winning folk singer and guitarist known for her cutting, powerful lyrics and her vocal range.…
linguist, writer, political activistBorn: 12/7/1928Birthplace: Philadelphia A professor of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chomsky pioneered the theory of…
Distributor:National Film Board of CanadaAge Level:3–6 This charming story of a young bear and his relationship with a special toy is creatively enhanced by using animated plush teddy bears.…
January 1, 1863 By the president of the United States of America: A Proclamation. Whereas on the 22d day of September, A.D. 1862, a proclamation was issued by the president of the United States,…
