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.
A good deal of confusion as to his real birthday was solved when a family birth record noted him as being born shortly before midnight around 11:50 P.M. on February 24th, 1943. He had believed his birthday was February 25th for his entire life. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365600/bio.