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Mr. Qian was a rocket scientist who led China s space and military rocketry efforts after he was drummed out of the U.S. during the redbaiting of the McCarthy era.

Thomas J. O Malley, Who Helped Launch Glenn Into Orbit, Dies at 94
Mr. O Malley was the aviation engineer who pushed the button that launched the rocket that carried John Glenn into orbit in 1962.

The Ten Rarest Three Dollar Gold Pieces
In my continuing series that has focused on the ten rarest coins in each denomination of United States gold coin struck from the late 1830 s to the early 1900 s, I ve nearly reached the end of the road. The last major denomination to discuss is the enigmatic [...]

Al Cervi, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Player-Coach, Dies at 92
Mr. Cervi, considered one of the strongest guards of the 1940s and 50s, found even more success as an N.B.A. coach, leading Syracuse to a title in 1955.

My dutch type set one step closer
Love the 10 stuivers… Holland Gelderland Utrecht The Arlington Collection 1857-S DMPL $20 Gold Double Eagle from the SS Central America shipwreckThis is one of my favorite coins in The Arlington Collection. (Click images to [...]

Michael Ronis, Manhattan Chef, Dies at 60
Mr. Ronis helped develop Carmine s, one of New York City s most popular restaurants.

Evelyn Hofer, Subtle Photographer of People and Places, Dies at 87
Ms. Hofer was a photographer whose portraits imparted a grave serenity to her subjects and who collaborated on a renowned series of travel books in the 1950s and 1960s.

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