Happy Birthday to one of golf’s best loved talents, Lee Buck Trevino, born in Dallas, Texas on December 1, 1939. His family was poor financially but rich in spirit. Trevino recalled regularly jumping across a fence from his home into a local golf course to practice at night. He became an internationally renowned player, winning… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Lee Buck Trevino, Professional Golfer
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The US Library of Congress Hispanic Room 1939
The Hispanic Room at the US Library of Congress in Washington, DC opened on October 12, 1939. The Room was named for the Hispanic Society of New York. It is the focal point for the extensive resources of Luso-Hispanic materials throughout the Library of Congress. The Room is open to the public, so please stop… Continue reading The US Library of Congress Hispanic Room 1939
Birthday of Jorge Mas Canosa, Entrepreneur and Politician
September 21, 1939 was the birthday of the controversial business and political leader Jorge Mas Canosa, born in Santiago, Cuba. Mas was educated at Presbyterian Junior College in North Carolina, and studied law in Cuba at the University of Oriente. After being arrested for opposing the Batista regime in Cuba, Mas and his family immigrated… Continue reading Birthday of Jorge Mas Canosa, Entrepreneur and Politician
Happy Birthday to Antonio Colorado, Lawyer, Professors and Statesman
Happy Birthday to lawyer, professor and statesman Antonio Colorado, born on September 8, 1939 in New York City. After completing his early education in Puerto Rico, he received a BA from Boston University and law degrees from Harvard University and the University of Puerto Rico. Colorado served as Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the 102… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Antonio Colorado, Lawyer, Professors and Statesman
Arturo Salvador Rodriguez, UFW’s Second President
Happy Birthday to Arturo Salvador Rodriguez, born on June 23, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas. Rodriguez is the second president of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW), continuing the leadership of its legendary co-founder, Cesar Chavez. Rodriguez earned a BA at St. Mary’s University and a Masters in social work in 1973 from the University… Continue reading Arturo Salvador Rodriguez, UFW’s Second President
Richard A. Tapia, Mathematician and Educator
Happy Birthday to Richard A. Tapia, a noted mathematician and educator, born in Santa Monica, California on March 25, 1939. Tapia’s parents were immigrants from Mexico. He earned a BA, MA, and Ph D from the University of California at Los Angeles. Among other numerous awards, Tapia was named one of the twenty most influential… Continue reading Richard A. Tapia, Mathematician and Educator
” … and you will never know until you try.”
Happy Birthday to distinguished scientist George Castro, born on February 23, 1939 in Los Angeles, California. Both of Castro’s parents were of Mexican descent. Castro’s research in photoconductors and superconductors has inspired new and improved electro photographic copying machines as well as digital information storage systems. Castro has worked for over 25 years in civic… Continue reading ” … and you will never know until you try.”