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Space-Struck Resident Wernher von Braun —centennial of his birth is March 23 — came to rest locally.
Elisabeth von Trapp reflects on the 60th anniversary of the famous movie musical about her family.
Rothe San Antonio Calibration provides precision calibration, repair and measurement services. It has been sold to a California firm that runs a global network of laboratories.
Though von Braun had built missiles for Hitler and used concentration-camp prisoners for manual labor, the U.S. government recruited him, and eventually brought him to a base in Alabama and tasked ...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated EU calls for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, as health workers warned Palestinians were facing “forced starvation.” “The ...
Werner Von Braun, chief scientist at the Redstone Missile base in Alabama, chose Ed’s team from General Mills for the shape and material to use on his rockets.
A team led by Wernher von Braun successfully launched the first black-and-white V2 rocket in 1942. SSPL/Getty Images ...
Two holiday performances are set to bring festive spirit to the Von Braun Center this December, with tickets for both events going on sale this Friday.
The mathematician, songwriter and satirist Tom Lehrer has died. In his later years, he put his musical work in the public domain.
From his first "babyface" turn in Mobile to his Rocky-inspired championship match in Dothan, Alabama played a crucial role in Hogan's early career development.
Ozzy Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England is more than 4,000 miles from Birmingham, Alabama. Still, Osbourne left a heavy metal mark here in Alabama, as he did the rest of the world during ...