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3 days ago · The following are notable people who were either born, raised or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Texas This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
2 days ago · Karl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902 to upper-middle-class parents. All of Popper's grandparents were assimilated Jews; the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before he was born [13] [14] and so he received a Lutheran baptism. [15] [16] His father, Simon Siegmund Carl Popper (1856-1932), was a lawyer from Bohemia ...
1 day ago · The 1980s were a golden era for rock music, with a slew of unforgettable bands rising to fame. From glam rock to heavy metal, the best '80s rock bands left a lasting mark on music history. Whether you were headbanging in your room or rocking out at a concert, these bands provided the soundtrack to an entire decade.
4 days ago · Major chroniclers and annalists are included and names are listed by the person's historical period. The entries continue with the specializations, not nationality. [1]
5 days ago · Benjamin Britten (born November 22, 1913, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England—died December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh, Suffolk) was a leading British composer of the mid-20th century, whose operas were considered the finest English operas since those of Henry Purcell in the 17th century.
5 days ago · The 90s were a golden era for PC gaming, a time when groundbreaking genres took shape and digital worlds enchanted us in ways we'd never experienced before. Think back to times when strategy sessions with Command & Conquer consumed entire weekends or when the quirky narrative of Grim Fandango had us glued to our screens.
5 days ago · Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented discography. ‘Year by Year’ is our attempt to bring you the most noteworthy albums of each year, complete with audio samples and fascinating backstories.
