Ms. Morrison, who wrote “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon,” was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel in literature.

Natalie Wood evolved from a child star into a teenage ingénue and then a mature actress, until her trajectory was tragically cut short.

Because the track was not ready for automobiles, the very first event at the Speedway, in 1909, was a balloon race. IMS Photo The Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet was one of the best and boldest drivers on ...