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Creola Katherine Johnson (née Coleman; August 26, 1918 – February 24, 2020) was an American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. [1][2] During her 33-year career at NASA and its predecessor, she earned a reputation for ...
1776. Margaret Corbin was the first woman to assume the role of soldier in the American Revolutionary War and receive a pension for it. [10] 1784. Hannah Adams was the first American woman to become a professional writer. [1] Hannah Slater was the first American woman granted a patent.
Ronaldo presenting his second FIFA Ballon d'Or to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu before a match against Atlético Madrid in January 2015. Over the course of his career, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has received five Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, [a] the most for a European player.
Musk was listed joint first on the Forbes list of the "Most Innovative Leaders of 2019". [39] Musk was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2020. [40] On December 1, 2020, Musk was awarded the Axel Springer Award. [41] Musk ranked No.1 on Businessperson Of The Year 2020 List By Fortune Magazine. [42]
Broken by Deron Williams on March 8, 2013. [43] Youngest player to score 23,000 points: (30 years, 171 days) Surpassed by LeBron James (29 years, 95 days) on April 4, 2014. Youngest player to score 22,000 points: (30 years, 99 days) [44] Surpassed by LeBron James (29 years, 11 days) on January 10, 2014.
This is a comprehensive list of awards, honours and other recognitions bestowed on Nelson Mandela. Mandela received more than 260 awards over 40 years, most notably the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. From 1994 to 1999, Mandela was President of South Africa. He was the first such African to be elected in fully representative democratic polls.
Largest gap between first and last Ballon d'Or awards: 14 years (2009–2023) First player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year/FIFA Ballon d'Or/Best FIFA Men's Player Award in three different decades: 2000s, 2010s, 2020s. First player to win the Ballon d'Or in three different decades: 2000s, 2010s, 2020s.
a: Cullum, George W. (1879). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York, since its establishment in 1802.