Edith Burroughs (born 1939) was a pro-bowler who was born in Union Springs, Alabama. She was the seventh child of fourteen born in her family. In 1979, she became the first black person to win a pro bowling tournament in the United States. [1]
Gloria Carter Spann was a motorcyclist and activist. Spann was a sister of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter. She was noted as one of the first women inducted into Harley-Davidson’s 100,000 Mile Club, was named Most Outstanding Female Motorcyclist in 1978 and worked as an activist for motorcycle rights.
The Islamic Councils, formerly known as the Provincial Societies are local councils which are elected by public vote in all cities and villages throughout Iran. Council members in each city or village are elected by direct public vote to a 4-year term.
Eugene Elwood Heeter is an American former college and professional football player. He played tight end at West Virginia University, and professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the New York Jets from 1963 through 1965. On September 12, 1964, he scored the first-ever touchdown in Flushing's Shea Stadium, catching a 16-yard pass from Dick Wood against the Denver Broncos. Heeter was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Football Category with the Class of 2016.
James Michael Lachey is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He was selected by the Chargers in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft with the 12th overall pick.
Alvin Lynn Garrett is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. He won Super Bowl XVII with Washington in the 1982 season.
Demir Kapija is a small town in North Macedonia, located near the limestone gates of the same name. It has 3,725 inhabitants. The town is the seat of Demir Kapija Municipality.
Elly M. Peterson, was an American politician from Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan.
Carol Morin is a media personality, writer and artist from Saskatchewan.
Following are the official winners of the national Brazilian Chess Championships from 1927 to date.
Autry Beamon Jr. is a former professional American football safety who played for three National Football League (NFL) teams.
The 1940's Radio Hour is a musical by Walton Jones. Using popular songs from the 1940s, it portrays the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942. The show opened at St. James Theatre on October 7, 1979 after 14 previews and closed on January 6, 1980 after 105 shows.
Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt (1858–1929) was the first graduate of the University of Washington and the first woman superintendent of the Pierce County School District.
Hussein El Gebaly (Arabic: حسين الجبالي) was an Egyptian artist.
Chin Kim is a Korean-born American classical violinist, largely educated in the United States through the Juilliard School, and the Curtis Institute of Music.
The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater. The Briar Street Theatre is most notably associated with the Blue Man Group act, which began performing at the Briar Street Theatre in 1997 and, as of January 31st, 2024, is still performing there.
Christine Adamo is a French writer who comes from the world of the sciences. Specialized in environmental information, she writes thrillers which cross science, history and suspense.
Sinead Emily Miller is an American elite racing cyclist and winner of the 2009 Collegiate Cycling National Criterium Championship.
Mobile International Speedway is a 1/2-mile paved oval track along U.S. Highway 90 in Irvington, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It was built by Walter "Skip" Wetjen, and opened in 1965.
Into The Shangri-La was the Chinese version of the popular show Survivor that was aired in late 2001 on China Central Television as well as many small local channels. Despite the ratings being initially good, the show was not brought back for a second season.
Tirespor is a Turkish sports club based in İzmir, mainly concentrated on football. Their colors are yellow and black.