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May 3, 2024 · American Renaissance. Brahmin. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (born February 27, 1807, Portland, Massachusetts [now in Maine], U.S.—died March 24, 1882, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was the most popular American poet in the 19th century, known for such works as The Song of Hiawatha (1855) and “Paul Revere’s Ride” (1863).
Apr 17, 2024 · Bessemer converter. Henry Bessemer (born January 19, 1813, Charlton, Hertfordshire, England—died March 15, 1898, London) was an inventor and engineer who developed the first process for manufacturing steel inexpensively (1856), leading to the development of the Bessemer converter. He was knighted in 1879.
3 days ago · 97.8% (first ballot) Henry “Hank” Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed " Hammer " or " Hammerin' Hank ", was an American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Henry Ford (born July 30, 1863, Wayne county, Michigan, U.S.—died April 7, 1947, Dearborn, Michigan) was an American industrialist who revolutionized factory production with his assembly-line methods. (Read Henry Ford’s 1926 Britannica essay on mass production.)
May 2, 2024 · Anjelica Huston (/ ˈ h juː s t ən / ⓘ HEW-stən; born July 8, 1951) is an American actress, director and model known for often portraying eccentric and distinctive characters. She has received multiple accolades , including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award , as well as nominations for three British Academy Film Awards and six ...
6 days ago · Henry James Zahn, born into an environment where creativity and expression are the norm rather than the exception, grows under the tutelage of notable parents. His father, Steve Zahn, has traversed the realms of comedy, drama, and action with remarkable agility, earning acclaim for roles ranging from whimsical to profound.
May 2, 2024 · Henry Lawrence Garfield (born February 13, 1961), known professionally as Henry Rollins, is an American singer, writer, spoken word artist, actor, and presenter. After performing in the short-lived hardcore punk band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986.
