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Old Style vs. New Style years

The Question: Your 2/11/1731 O.S. date of birth for George Washington is off by one year. It should be 2/11/1732 O.S. The Answer: Our…

Louis period styles

(Encyclopedia) Louis period styles, 1610–1793, succession of modes of interior decoration and architecture that established France as a leading influence in the decorative arts. The restraint of…

Styles BRIDGES, Congress, NH (1898-1961)

Senate Years of Service: 1937-1961Party: RepublicanBRIDGES, Styles, a Senator from New Hampshire (See BRIDGES, Henry Styles) Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress,…

Houdini, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Houdini, HarryHoudini, Harryh&oomacr;dēˈnē [key], 1874–1926, American magician and writer, b. Budapest, Hungary, as Erik Weisz, later modified to Ehrich Weiss; his stage name…

Greb, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Greb, Harry, 1894–1926, American boxer, b. Pittsburgh. Although blind in one eye, Greb was one of the most feared fighters in American ring history. He was a natural middleweight, but…

Mulisch, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Mulisch, HarryMulisch, Harrym&oomacr;ˈlĭsh [key], 1927–2010, Dutch writer. In the 1960s Mulisch became a prominent member of Amsterdam's new left. He was extremely prolific,…

Partch, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Partch, Harry, 1901–74, American composer, b. Oakland, Calif. Highly individualistic and largely self-taught, Partch rejected many of the traditions of Western music. He developed a…