This Week In Indiana History

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    This Week in Indiana History


    David Wolf

    August 23, 1956 David Wolf, American astronaut was born in Indianapolis.


    Shelley Long August 23, 1949 Shelley Long, American actress, Diane in Cheers, was born in Fort Wayne.

    The Fault in Our Stars August 24, 1977 John Green, American author The Fault in Our Stars, was born in Indianapollis.

    August 25, 1920 Charles B. Hall was born in Brazil, Indiana. He grew up to be a Tuskegee Airman and was one of the first African-American pilots assigned to combat duty in North Africa. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross as a member of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Charles Hall

    Our Where in Indiana from last week was taken in the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis.

    Indiana State Library

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    Indiana Quick Quiz

    1. What role did Shelley Long play on the ABC comedy series Modern Family?

    2. How many copies of John Green authored books are in print worldwide?

    3. What emblem is on the Charles B Hall Drive street signs in Brazil, Indiana?

    4. David Wolf earned a degree in electrical Engineering from Purdue. What degree did he earn from Indiana University?

    Answers Below


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    Answers

    1. DeDe Pritchett

    2. Over 50 million

    3. A silhouette of a WW II fighter.

    4. Medical degree