Solar Wind's Effect on Earth. The Sun produces a solar wind â a continuous flow of charged particles â that can affect us on Earth. It can, for example, disrupt communications, navigation systems, and satellites. Solar activity can also cause power outages, such as the extensive Canadian blackout in 1989.
We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers. Osborn Warren Deignan (February 24, 1873 â April 16, 1916) was an enlisted sailor and later a Warrant Officer in the United States Navy. He received his country's highest military decorationâthe Medal of Honorâfor actions in the Spanish-American War.
James W. Parker was born July 4, 1797 in northeast Georgia, probably in Franklin County, Georgia 1 or Elbert County, on July 4, 1797, the son of Elder John Parker (1758-1836) and Sally (White) Parker.He had twelve siblings, including younger brothers Silas Mercer Parker, and Benjamin Parker.arker was working the fields when the attack happened. His daughter, Rachel Parker Plummer was captured along with her three-year-old son, James Pratt Plummer. His brother Silas's children, Cynthia Ann and John Richard were also captured, as well as his stepsister Elizabeth Duty Kellogg.