John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, co-founder of the early New York hip-hop group Whodini, who used electro-funk and R&B influences to expand the new genre into a commercially potent force, died Dec. 30 at age 56. Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York-based…
In 1821, the inventor of the stethoscope, physician René Laënnec, recognized emphysema as another component of COPD. Smoking during the early 1800s wasn’t commonplace, so Laënnec identified environmental factors, like air pollution, and genetic factors as the principal causes of the development of COPD. Laënnec described emphysema of the lungs…
1- #2 Willi Hennig. Sunday, April 20, 1913 – Friday, November 5, 1976. … 2- #3 Casimir III the Great. … 3- #4 Isaiah Berlin. … 4- #5 Robert Maxwell. … 5- #6 Maria Feodorovna (Sophie Dorothea of Württemberg) … 6- #7 George M. … 7- #8 August Weismann. ……
After 50 years of collecting dolls and hanging them on the island, Julian was found dead, drowned in the same spot where the girl did. Many people on the island believe that Julian has joined the other spirits of the island. Barrera was a Mexican family man abandoned his wife…
Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final. They won their fourth and last title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match. The team have qualified for thirteen World Cups, reaching the second round in ten, the semifinals…
The other passengers on board the Learjet included Stewart’s agents, Robert Fraley and Van Ardan, and golf course designer Bruce Borland. 42-year-old pilot Michael King and his 27-year-old first officer, Stephanie Bellegarrigue, were also killed. The plane ran out of fuel over South Dakota and crashed into a field near…
Van Gogh imagined Madame Roulin flanked by two sunflower paintings to form a triptych—the Virgin Mary framed by vibrant bouquets. Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers Gone to Seed, 1887. Courtesy of the Van Gogh Museum. – What do you think is going on in this painting? – Where do you think…
Edward the Confessor was king until he died on 5 January 1066Harold was king from January to October.Edgar Atheling from October to DecemberKing William I was king of England from 25 December 1066.See the Related Link which also lists earlier and later Kings and Queens. © 25th September 1066- Harold…
Warriors trade for No. 44 pick, select Ryan Rollins. The Dubs traded cash and the No. 51 to the Atlanta Hawks for the No. As expected, Golden State didn’t make any trades on the final day to do so. As was expected, the NBA trade deadline arrived and departed, and…
1- First. Mercutio- killed by Tybalt. 2- Second. Tybalt- killed by Romeo. 3- Third. Paris- killed by Romeo. 4- Fourth. Romeo- suicide. 5- Fifth. Juliet- suicide. 6- Sixth. Lady Montague- grief unplayed scene. Often viewed as accidental, since Tybalt may have been trying to kill Romeo. Tybalt – Stabbed by…