KUPFERMAN, Theodore Roosevelt, a Representative from New York; born in New York City May 12, 1920; graduated from De Witt Clinton High School, New York City; B.S. from City College, New York;…
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2008. Rank Title, Artist 1. “Bleeding Love,” Leona…
MenSingles: Nicolas Massu, CHI, def. Mardy Fish, USA, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Fernando Gonzalez, CHIDoubles: Fernando Gonzalez and Nicolas Massu, CHI, def. Nicolas Kiefer and Rainer Schuettler,…
French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 27–June 10, 2007)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Ana Ivanovic, 6–1…
Born: 3/16/1751Birthplace: Port Conway, Va. James Madison was born in Port Conway, Va., on March 16, 1751 (March 5, 1750/1, old style). A Princeton graduate, he joined the struggle for independence…
HARRISON, Robert Dinsmore, a Representative from Nebraska; born on a farm near Panama, Lancaster County, Nebr., January 26, 1897; attended the public schools of Lancaster County; was graduated…
CLINTON, George, (uncle of George Clinton [1771-1809], De Witt Clinton, and James Graham Clinton), a Delegate from New York and a Vice President of the United States; born in Little Britain,…
Open Laser: 1. Robert Scheidt, BRA (26 pts); 2. Ben Ainslie, GBR (37); 3. Peer Moberg, NOR (46). Tornado: 1. Jose Luis Ballester & Fernando Leon, SPA (30 pts); 2. Mitch Booth & Andrew…
(Encyclopedia) Hofstadter, RichardHofstadter, Richardhōfˈstătˌər, hŏfˈ–, hôfˈ– [key], 1916–70, American historian, b. Buffalo, N.Y. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia in 1942 and began teaching…
(Encyclopedia) Wright, Silas, 1795–1847, American political leader, b. Amherst, Mass. He was admitted (1819) to the bar and began practicing law at Canton, N.Y. Becoming involved in state politics,…
