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1947 – 1951Tsinghua UniversityStudied electrical engineering at Tsinghua University, one of China's most prestigious institutions. Joined the Communist Party in October 1949, the month Mao proclaimed the People's Republic.
1949 – 1951Featured Vocalist with CugatHired by Xavier Cugat as his featured vocalist after he saw her perform on Vincent Lopez's television show. Despite being 32 years her senior, Cugat made her his star attraction.
1949 – 1951Newark Arts High SchoolAttended Newark Arts High School, where he took up clarinet and then tenor saxophone. Created his own comic book called Other Worlds, reflecting his lifelong love of science fiction.
19511951: Juan Manuel FangioAlfa RomeoArgentine legend Fangio claimed the first of his five world titles, beginning one of the most dominant careers in motorsport history.