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The following is a list of living centenarians (living people who have attained the age of at least 100 years) known for reasons other than just their longevity.For more specific lists of people (living or deceased) who are known for these reasons, see lists of centenarians.
The city limits extended to an area north of Buffalo Bayou after the American Civil War. Houston continued as an important business, social, and economic center of Texas, while establishing the first State Fair starting in 1870 and continuing through 1878. The population surpassed 58,000 in 1900, the same year as the Great Hurricane struck ...
Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist and business magnate.As the founder of the Ford Motor Company, he is credited as a pioneer in making automobiles affordable for middle-class Americans through the system that came to be known as Fordism.
On May 1, 1979, American Motors marked the 25th anniversary of the Nash-Hudson merger with "Silver Anniversary" editions of the AMC Concord and Jeep CJ in two-tone silver (Jeeps then accounted for around 50 percent of the company's sales and most of their profits), and introduced the LeCar, a U.S. version of the small, fuel-efficient Renault 5 ...
If you do find one for sale, the price should be in the $12,200-$16,700 range. 5) AM General Hummer H1 (1992-2006) AM General ended production of the classic H1 in 2006, much to the chagrin of off ...
25% of lifespan is determined by genetics, but the rest is up to you.
Both were born in the rural South, where they lived less than 100 miles apart. Wilson was the daughter of freed slaves, Solomon and Delia Rutherford. [59] In April 2005, Wilson moved into a new home funded by donations, in New Albany. She celebrated her 115th birthday in September 2005, and died on February 13, 2006, aged 115 years, 153 days. [58]
Chrysler Newport. Years produced: 1940-1981 Original starting price: $2,964 After serving as a two-year, one-off vehicle in the '40s and '50s, the Newport settled in as an entry-level sedan and ...