What Happened This Year 1919
Born in 1919
Mike Stepovich
Served as the last Governor of the Alaska Territory from 1957 until statehood in 1959. Contributed to the transition of Alaska from a territory to the 49th state. Played a significant role in the development of state laws and governance during this transition period. After becoming a state, continued a career in law and local politics, influencing various local government functions.
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Contributed significantly to American poetry and literary criticism. Served as the poetry editor for the American Review. Published numerous collections of poetry, reflecting a modernist style. Held academic positions, teaching at universities and influencing students in literature. Worked as a critic, reviewing and analyzing the works of contemporaries and established poets. Authored a biography of Robert Frost, further enriching the field of literary analysis.
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A prominent voice actress and actress, contributed to character voices in animated television series and films. Gained recognition for voicing Wilma Flintstone in the classic animated series The Flintstones. Provided voice work for several other animated shows including portraying characters in The Jetsons and The Smurfs. Also had a career in live-action television and film, making appearances in series such as I Love Lucy and The Brady Bunch.
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Served as a United States Army officer during World War II. Held various academic positions in political science and international relations, contributing to the literature in those fields. Worked within the U.S. government, including a role in the State Department during the Vietnam War era. Advocated for peace and responsible policy measures in contentious geopolitical contexts.
Continue ReadingTim Babcock
Served as the 16th Governor of Montana from 1961 to 1969. Joined the United States Army during World War II and rose to the rank of Major. Initiated several educational and infrastructure programs during governorship. After leaving office, remained active in politics and public affairs in Montana.
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A Spanish cartoonist and journalist contributed to various publications with a distinctive style. Regularly published cartoons in leading newspapers and magazines, offering sharp social and political commentary. Also worked as a writer, authoring several books, some of which focused on humor and satire. Mingote received recognition for the ability to blend artistic expression with incisive critique, forming a unique voice in Spanish journalism until passing away in 2012.
Continue ReadingHerb Peterson
An American businessman played a significant role in the fast-food industry by developing the Egg McMuffin. The creation of this breakfast sandwich helped launch the breakfast menu at McDonald's, transforming morning dining options. A franchisee of McDonald's, he was instrumental in promoting the company's expansion during the 1970s.
Continue ReadingGeorge E. P. Box
Contributed significantly to the field of statistics and was a prominent educator. Developed methods for time series analysis, particularly the Box-Jenkins method, which improved forecasting in various applications. Served at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and authored several influential books on statistics, including 'Statistics as a Language'. Promoted the use of graphical methods in data analysis and emphasized the importance of model building in statistical practice.
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A colonel in the United States Army, served during World War II and the Korean War. Awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in the Italian Campaign in 1944. His actions during the Battle of Anzio involved single-handedly destroying multiple enemy machine gun positions, which significantly contributed to the success of his unit's mission. Additionally, held various leadership roles within the military throughout a dedicated career. After retirement, lived in Virginia and became known for advocating veteran's issues.
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