Hahn
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noun
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Kurt. 1886–1974, German educationalist. During the Nazi era he escaped to Britain, where he founded Gordonstoun School (1935) and helped to establish the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme
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Otto (ˈɔto). 1879–1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944
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In 2005, Mayor Jim Hahn became the first L.A. mayor to lose a reelection bid in more than three decades, falling to Antonio Villaraigosa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Removing all the deer would actually increase fire risk by allowing brush to grow uncontrolled, according to Hahn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
County Supervisor Janice Hahn said in 2024 that there were so many collisions, the office was forced to close.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The day before, Hahn sent a letter asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or revoke the permit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Hahn began his experiment with a piece of silver-colored metal called uranium.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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