(Encyclopedia) Dujardin, FélixDujardin, Félixfālēksˈ düzhärdăNˈ [key], 1801–60, French zoologist. He did valuable research on bacteria and on the Infusoria. In 1835 he described protoplasm in…
(Encyclopedia) Dujardin, KarelDujardin, Karelkärˈəl [key]Dujardin, Karel düzhärdăNˈ [key], 1622–78, Dutch painter and etcher. He studied with Berchem and in Italy. Dujardin was particularly…
Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. This is George Clooney's third nomination for Best Actor and Brad Pitt's second nomination for Best Actor. And the Nominees for…
(Harlean Carpenter)actressBorn: 3/3/1911Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri Film actress and archetypal pinup, known for her roles as a wisecracking sexpot. Her films include Hell's Angels (1930),…
playwright, screenwriter, directorBorn: 6/23/1910Birthplace: Bordeaux, France His works, which include Le Voyageur sans Baggage (1938), Antigone (1946), and Beckett (1959), often contrast fantasy…
(Jeane Pinckert)astrologer, psychicBorn: 1/5/1918Birthplace: Medford, Wisconsin A world renowned psychic and advisor to several presidents, she was the author of eight books and a widely read…
Jeans have a long history, unlike most fashion fads, which tend to be fleeting. The fabrics denim and jean originated in Europe in the late 16th century.18th centuryAmerican mills begin producing…
Born: Aug. 30, 1943French alpine skier 2-time World Cup champion (1967-68); won 3 gold medals at 1968 Olympics in Grenoble; co-president of 1992 Winter Games in Albertville; president of…
Born: Nov. 22, 1943Tennis women's rights pioneer; Wimbledon singles champ 6 times; U.S. champ 4 times; first woman athlete to earn $100,000 in one year (1971); beat 55-year-old Bobby Riggs 6-4,6-3,…
