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- 1801: Albert Einstein
- ... war, many aspects of Einstein's life changed. He divorced his wife, who had been living in Zurich with the children throughout the war, and married his cousin Elsa Lowenthal. This led to a renewed interest in his Jewish roots, and he became an active supporter of Zionism. Since anti-Semitism was growing in Germany, he quickly became the target of prejudice. There were many rumors about groups who were trying ...
- 1802: Neil Simon, the Most Successful Playwright in The History of Theatre
- ... incompatible and that the evening is destined to be a disaster. The second part of act 2 begins when Corie and Velasco come tango-ing through the door of the Bratters' apartment. The audience's interest is immediately captivated as they wonder what has become of Paul and Mrs. Banks. The suspense doesn't last long, though, as Paul soon enters carrying his near- unconscious mother-in-law. As the evening ...
- 1803: Martin Luther King & Malcom X
- ... Americans and our country. Two main black leaders that evolved because of racism were Martin Luther King and Malcom X. Although these men shared some similarities, they also had a lot of differences. One common interest that King and X both shared was giving hope for change to the African-Americans, that some day they would be equal to the whites. King and X felt deeply that some day everyone would ...
- 1804: Biography of Galileo
- ... from speculative physics to careful measurements, discovered the law of falling bodies and of the parabolic path of projectiles, studied the motions of pendulums, and investigated mechanics and the strength of materials. He showed little interest in astronomy, although beginning in 1595 he preferred the Copernican theory (sun centered theory)that the earth revolves around the sun. Only the Copernican model supported Galileo's tide theory, which was based on motions ...
- 1805: Terry Redlin: A Biography
- ... and Americana. Throughout the years of 1992-1994, Redlin has been named the most popular artist by U.S. Art magazine. His use of colors and contrast has truly made his paintings elite. Redlin's interest in the out-of-doors can be traced back to his childhood. Growing up in Watertown, S.D., he was involved in a motorcycle accident which ended his dream of being a forest ranger. He ...
- 1806: Biography: Jefferson, Thomas
- ... boisterous ocean of political passions." Jefferson translated his intellectual pursuits into action. His study of natural law and political thought informed his commitment to republican government. His devotion to science inspired numerous agricultural pursuits. His interest in architecture and the arts was manifest in the design of his home at Monticello. His concern about education led to proposals for public education in his state and to the founding of the University ...
- 1807: Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson
- ... to the corresponding commees of the other colonies to appoint deputies to meet in Congress at such place, annually, as should be convenient to direct, from time to time, the measures required by the general interest: and we declared that an attack on any one colony should be considered as an attack on the whole. This was in May. We further recommended to the several counties to elect deputies to meet ...
- 1808: Jimmy Carter: The 39th President of the United States
- ... a president. He has also involved himself in nature, too. Using his powers from being a former president, he set aside a piece of land in Alaska, the size of California, for the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. This set aside land for future gernerations a portion of the wilderness. He was recently awarded the annual Aububon Society conservation award. He was also invited to attend the 1992 United Nations ...
- 1809: Important People in History
- ... Benedict, Ruth - Cultural Anthropologist (1887 - 1948) She studied cultural influences particularly religion, in developing and shaping human personality. She focused on the native peoples of the American plains. Her work helped to create a heightened interest in a greater knowledge of North American native societies. During the 2nd world war she was employed by the American government. This was so she could prepare a study on Japanese culture. Her work showed ...
- 1810: Biography of Edgar Allen Poe
- ... have won the poetry prize except that the judges decided not to award both prizes to the same contestant. The prize money was meager, but one of the judges, novelist John P. Kennedy, took an interest in Poe and befriended him by helping him sell a story to the new Southern Literary Messenger of Richmond. Poe joined the editorial staff of the magazine and soon became its editor. A number of ...
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