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Was an Austrian-born American inventor who held numerous patents.The "Flashmatic" remote control, in

Was an Austrian-born American inventor who held numerous patents.The "Flashmatic" remote control, invented by Eugene Polley, another engineer at Zenith, was the first wireless remote control, replacing the signal cable based remote control devices, which never were a success. The Flashmatic used directional flashlight in the transmitter device, and photo cells in the television set itself. One of the major shortcomings of this technology was that if the television set was exposed to direct sunlight, it could trigger one of the remote control functions inadvertently due to the lack of sufficient protection circuitry, which is why the engineers at Zenith had to go back to the drawing board.

Korzeniowski is a three-peat winner of the 50 km walk at the Summer Olympics. He won 1996 in Atlanta

Korzeniowski is a three-peat winner of the 50 km walk at the Summer Olympics. He won 1996 in Atlanta, 2000 in Sydney, and 2004 in Athens. In addition, he became the first athlete to claim both the long distance and the short distance crown, when he won th

(born December 20, 1974 in Los Angeles, California) is an infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks of

(born December 20, 1974 in Los Angeles, California) is an infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball.

Was an African American educator, intellectual, civil rights activist, and cricket and baseball play

Was an African American educator, intellectual, civil rights activist, and cricket and baseball player in 19th-century Philadelphia.

(born August 25, 1962 in Hollywood, Florida) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who

(born August 25, 1962 in Hollywood, Florida) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1985 to 1994 for the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves.

He is known for his appearance as Ardeth Bay in the 1999 remake of The Mummy and its sequel The Mumm

He is known for his appearance as Ardeth Bay in the 1999 remake of The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns and also as Carlos Olivera in Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction.Fehr's screen appearances include the 2001-02 NBC series UC

Lso known as Gustavus Vassa, was one of the most prominent people of African heritage involved in th

Lso known as Gustavus Vassa, was one of the most prominent people of African heritage involved in the British debate for the abolition of the slave trade. His autobiography depicted the horrors of slavery and helped influence British lawmakers to abolish the slave trade through the Slave Trade Act of 1807. Despite his enslavement as a young man, he purchased his freedom and worked as a seaman, mer

Was a scientist and inventor.[1][2] He was born to a high-ranking family in Imperial Russia. He publ

Was a scientist and inventor.[1][2] He was born to a high-ranking family in Imperial Russia. He published a number of papers and patents during his short career. His observations of LEDs languished for half a century before being recognized in the late 20th and early 21st century. In 1907, H. J. Round made a very brief report (only 2 paragraphs) in Electrical World regarding light coming from SiC by electrical excitation.[3] Losev's papers provided much more detailed information than Round.

Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family

Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth.Before gaining her opportunity to perform, Adams faced a great deal of rejectio

Olga Charvátová (IPA: ['olga 'xarva:tova:], born June 11, 1962 in Gottwaldov, now Zlín) is a reti

Olga Charvátová (IPA: ['olga 'xarva:tova:], born June 11, 1962 in Gottwaldov, now Zlín) is a retired Czech alpine skier who represented Czechoslovakia.

Was the eldest daughter of the last autocratic ruler of the Russian Empire, Emperor Nicholas II, and

Was the eldest daughter of the last autocratic ruler of the Russian Empire, Emperor Nicholas II, and of Empress Alexandra of Russia.

(born June 4, 1983 in Richmond, Virginia), is an American baseball player who is currently a relief

(born June 4, 1983 in Richmond, Virginia), is an American baseball player who is currently a relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres.

Born Olive Marie Osmond to Olive and George Osmond, Marie Osmond was raised as a member of the Churc

Born Olive Marie Osmond to Olive and George Osmond, Marie Osmond was raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with her eight brothers Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Jimmy Osmond. Since an early age, he

In 1990, at the age of nineteen, Oliver began playing in a folk-fiddle/punk-rock band called The Inc

In 1990, at the age of nineteen, Oliver began playing in a folk-fiddle/punk-rock band called The Inchtabokatables. In 1994, Riedel, Till Lindemann, Richard Z. Kruspe, and Christoph "Doom" Schneider entered and won the Berlin Senate Metro beat contest that

Platt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to American parents Sheila Maynard, a clinical social wor

Platt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to American parents Sheila Maynard, a clinical social worker who worked in Islamabad,[1] and Nicholas Platt, a career diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, Zambia and the Philippines.[2] His family

Prior to joining the band in 1997, he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette on her Jagged Li

Prior to joining the band in 1997, he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette on her Jagged Little Pill tour, as well as the drummer in a short-lived experimental band called Sylvia. His cousin, Kevin Harrell introduced him to Dave Grohl, after camp

Since 1980, Olivia Heussler has been documenting oppositional and progressive movements in her works

Since 1980, Olivia Heussler has been documenting oppositional and progressive movements in her works, making visible everyday lives of people who live in zones of conflict, both in Switzerland and abroad. In Switzerland, Heussler has been focussing on pol

Was the first Dutchman to circumnavigate the world

Was the first Dutchman to circumnavigate the world

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward/center from the University of Mi

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward/center from the University of Michigan, Darden played in the American Basketball Association from 1967 to 1970 as a member of the Indiana Pacers, New York Nets, and Kentucky Colonels. He was drafted in 1966 with the 2nd pick in the 3rd round (22nd overall) by the NBA's Detroit Pistons, but never played for them.[1]

In 1983, she travelled to Toronto to seek a musical career. In 1986, she founded a trio with bassist

In 1983, she travelled to Toronto to seek a musical career. In 1986, she founded a trio with bassist David Piltch and pianist Aaron Davis. Offered a record deal in 1989, the Holly Cole Trio released an EP, Christmas Blues, that year, which featured a stri

(born July 6, 1967 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major Lea

(born July 6, 1967 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1990-1994),

(Born May 30, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former professional baseball player.

(Born May 30, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former professional baseball player.

(born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975 t

(born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975 to 1986. He was best known for his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates,

Tyree received a degree in Print journalism from Howard University. Shortly after, he worked as a re

Tyree received a degree in Print journalism from Howard University. Shortly after, he worked as a reporter and an assistant editor at The Capitol Spotlight, a weekly newspaper in Washington, D.C. Later, he was then hired as chief reporter for News Dimensions, another black-owned weekly newspaper

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