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Was a merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Saanich in the Legislative A

Was a merchant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Saanich in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1948 to 1952 as a Liberal. Ash was first elected to the assembly in a 1948 by-election held after Norman William Whittaker was named to the BC Supreme Court. He was a member of the Liberal-Conservative coalition in the provincial assembly. Ash was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1952.

Was an English-born body repair shop owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented

Was an English-born body repair shop owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Vancouver East in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1941 to 1966 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and then New Democratic Party member. He served as whip for the CCF and was deputy house leader for the party from 1957 to 1966.

Was a United States federal judge.On June 25, 1958 Stanley was nominated by President Dwight D. Eise

Was a United States federal judge.On June 25, 1958 Stanley was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the seat on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas vacated by Arthur J. Mellott. Stanley was confirmed by the United States

Is a Professor Emeritus of educational psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Jensen

Is a Professor Emeritus of educational psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Jensen is known for his work in psychometrics and differential psychology, which is concerned with how and why individuals differ behaviorally from one another. He is a major proponent of the hereditarian position in the nature versus nurture debate, the position that concludes genetics play a significant role in behavioral traits, such as intelligence and personality. He is the author of over 400 scientific papers published in refereed journals and currently sits on the editorial boards of the scientific journals Intelligence and Personality and Individual Differences.

(born on April 3, 1929 in Winthrop, Massachusetts) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Base

(born on April 3, 1929 in Winthrop, Massachusetts) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Athletics (Philadelphia, 1954 - Kansas City, 1955-56, 1961-62) and the New York Yankees (1957-1961).

Was a British-Canadian painter. He was born in Llanishen, Wales on 2 January 1905. His family emigra

Was a British-Canadian painter. He was born in Llanishen, Wales on 2 January 1905. His family emigrated to Canada when he was a child. [1] He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was an Industrial designer. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art [2]In the 1970s, he produced a series of watercolor paintings and coloured pencil sketches of Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario scenes, which are currently in the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art at the Canadian War Museum. [5] The RMC scenes include:

Jack Johnson and nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer and arguably the best re

Jack Johnson and nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer and arguably the best really big heavyweight of his generation.

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished eighth in the C-2 1000 m ev

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished eighth in the C-2 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Was a real estate and insurance agent, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta fr

Was a real estate and insurance agent, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1952 to 1975 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government and opposition. During his time in office Dixon served as the Speaker of the Alberta Legislature from 1963 to 1972.

(November 25, 1923 – October 31, 2001) was an American golfer

(November 25, 1923 – October 31, 2001) was an American golfer

Was an American statesman and jurist who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justic

Was an American statesman and jurist who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice and Ambassador to the United Nations.

(August 7, 1927 – May 6, 2003) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played twelve seasons in

(August 7, 1927 – May 6, 2003) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played twelve seasons in the American League with the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, and Baltimore Orioles. In 325 career games, Houtteman pitched 1,555 innings and posted a win-loss record of 87–91, with 78 complete games, 14 shutouts, and a 4.14 ERA.

(born April 29, 1916) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Bees du

(born April 29, 1916) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Bees during the 1938 season. Listed at 6' 0", 175 lb., he batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Milford, Massachusetts.

An American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".honors and Scanlan Award Recipien

An American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".honors and Scanlan Award Recipient), and then went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1988-1993), Philadelphia Eagles (1994-1995), Denver Broncos (1996-2001), and Oakland Raiders (2002-2003). He played 243 consecutive games, an NFL record among linebackers, won 4 Super Bowl Championships, and is the only linebacker to start 5 Super Bowl Games (Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, Super Bowl XXXII, Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl XXXVII). In his rookie season, Romanowski made a big impact for the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII,

Was a liquor merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montmorency in the Canadian Hou

Was a liquor merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montmorency in the Canadian House of Commons from 1892 to 1896 as a Conservative member.

Was a Métis politician and businessman. He was elected as a Liberal MLA in the district of Île-à-

Was a Métis politician and businessman. He was elected as a Liberal MLA in the district of Île-à-la-Crosse from 1926 to 1934 and the district of Athabasca from 1938 until his death in 1941. He was defeated in 1934 by Deakin Alexander Hall, who was also running Liberal. His son Louis Marcien Marion later served as MLA in Athabasca from 1944 to 1952.

American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1959 for his discovery of "the

American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1959 for his discovery of "the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)" together with Dr. Severo Ochoa of New York University.

Also known as Art Lasky, was a heavyweight professional boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lasky mad

Also known as Art Lasky, was a heavyweight professional boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lasky made his professional debut with a knockout of Sam Baker in May 1930. Lasky faced his first notable opponent was Jimmy Gibbons of Saint Paul, in January 1931

December 11, 1934 - July 17, 2002) was a Major League Baseball player and also a Rhythm & Blues sing

December 11, 1934 - July 17, 2002) was a Major League Baseball player and also a Rhythm & Blues singer. He is not to be confused with Lee May, a better known baseball player who played from 1965 to 1982.

American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat of the NBA. On Februa

American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat of the NBA. On February 6, 2008 Banks and Shawn Marion would depart from the Phoenix Suns to the Miami Heat for the Heat's Shaquille O'Neal who is now with the Suns.

(born June 8, 1913) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelph

(born June 8, 1913) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1940 season. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, he batted and threw left-handed.

Was an American professional wrestler. While he wrestled briefly for World Championship Wrestling, h

Was an American professional wrestler. While he wrestled briefly for World Championship Wrestling, he found his greatest success in Mexico's Asistencia Asesoría y Administración promotion.After leaving college, Barr began working in a steel mill during th

An American mathematician who has earned a place among the five top-ranked undergraduate competitors

An American mathematician who has earned a place among the five top-ranked undergraduate competitors (who are themselves not ranked against each other) in the William Lowell Putnam Competition four times (1970–73),[1] a feat matched by only six other unde

American physicist. He is best remembered for his work on lasers, for which he was awarded a 1981 No

American physicist. He is best remembered for his work on lasers, for which he was awarded a 1981 Nobel Prize.

Was the underfunded immigrant from England that made his name, fortune, and mark in Los Angeles, Cal

Was the underfunded immigrant from England that made his name, fortune, and mark in Los Angeles, California in the early years of the 20th century. Arthur Letts built his wealth by transforming a small, bankrupt dry goods store in Downtown Los Angeles into the prominent The Broadway department store, later adding the Bullocks store.