Neil Armstrong’s Historic Moonwalk
In 1969 Neil Alden Armstrong became the first man to ever walk on the surface of the Moon. He fulfilled a national goal that had been proposed by President John…
Oppenheimer: Unleashing the Cinematic Fission
The new film Oppenheimer tells the story of the Manhattan Project and creating the world's first weapon of mass destruction for the United States. The critic for Variety writes that…
Lou Gehrig: Iron Horse
He was born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig, but most famously known as Lou Gehrig. For 17 seasons he played first base for the New York Yankees. Then as now, he was…
Amelia Earhart: A Feminist Icon
On Amelia Earhart's legacy, Wikipedia offers this interesting observation, stating that she "was a widely known international celebrity during her lifetime. Her shyly charismatic appeal, independence, persistence, coolness under pressure,…
Hedy Lamarr’s Ingenious World Beyond Hollywood Glamour
"I was different, I guess," said Hedy Lamarr, who usually sat at home sketching out ideas at a drafting table and light stand instead of patrolling the Hollywood nightlife. "Maybe…
“Macho Man” Randy Savage’s Baseball Career
Randy Mario Poffo -- also known as "Macho Man" Randy Savage -- was one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived. But he also made appearances in movies and…
Sally Ride: First American Women To Fly Into Space
Astronaut and physicist Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983.
Unveiling Hedy Lamarr’s Hidden Legacy
More and more people finally know the story now: That the beautiful actress Hedy Lamarr, star of the once notorious Czech film ECSTASY (1933), invented the technology that would make…
Jack Dempsey – A Colorful Career
Jack Dempsey enjoyed a colorful career. He was born in Manassa, Colorado which was why when he became a boxer, he gained the nickname “The Manassa Mauler.” And when he…
Rocky Marciano: The Undefeated Champion
Rocco Francis Marchegiano was a professional boxer better known as Rocky Marciano. He is the only world champion to complete his career undefeated. He held the heavyweight title from 1952…
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