(Encyclopedia) Justin I, c.450–527, Byzantine emperor (518–27); successor of Anastasius I. He was chief of the imperial guard and became emperor when Anastasius died. Justin persecuted the…
(Encyclopedia) Justin (Marcus Junianus Justinus), fl. 3d cent., Roman historian. He made a collection of excerpts from Trogus, which gives many facts not recounted elsewhere.
Born: February 10, 1982American Runner Won 100m at the 2004 Athens Olympics. 2002 NCAA outdoor 100 and 200m winner; 2001 NCAA outdoor 100, and 200m champion.
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2013. Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Blurred…
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2013. Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Blurred…
pop group The teen dance-pop boyband not only looks and sounds like the Backstreet Boys, it is also produced and managed by the same outfit. 'N Sync, which was formed in 1996, made a splash in…
(Encyclopedia) Justin II, d. 578, Byzantine emperor (565–78), nephew and successor to Justinian I. He allied himself with the Turks and resumed the wars with Persia. During his reign Slavs and Avars…
(Encyclopedia) Justin Morgan, 1792–1821, American horse, the foundation sire of the Justin Morgan breed of horses. Originally called “Figure,” the stallion was renamed for his first owner, Justin…
(Encyclopedia) Peck, Justin, 1987–, American ballet dancer and choreographer, b. Washington, D.C. He trained at New York City Ballet's School of American Ballet, where he was influenced by the…
(Encyclopedia) Winsor, Justin, 1831–97, American librarian and historian. He was superintendent (1868–77) of the Boston Public Library and afterward librarian (1877–97) of Harvard. In addition to…
