Upcoming Blockbusters and Indie Gems ArmageddonThe film has a publicity machine behind it the likes of Independence Day, but it doesn't have lucky charm Will Smith. Current It boy Ben Affleck will…
The United Nations was created after World War II to provide an international forum that would develop positive relationships between countries, promote peace and…
Born: April 28, 1928Birthplace: Alexandria, Va.Basketball forward On Oct. 30, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African-American to play in a National Basketball Association game. As a member of the…
BOSWELL, Leonard L., a Representative from Iowa; born in Harrison County, Mo., January 10, 1934; graduated from Lamoni High School, Lamoni, Iowa, 1952; B.A., Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, 1969;…
CLARK, James Beauchamp (Champ), (father of Joel Bennett Clark), a Representative from Missouri; born near Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Ky., March 7, 1850; attended the common schools and…
Senate Years of Service: 1845-1850Party: WhigCORWIN, Thomas, (brother of Moses Bledso Corwin and uncle of Franklin Corwin), a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Bourbon County, Ky…
Senate Years of Service: 1949-1967Party: DemocratDOUGLAS, Paul Howard, (husband of Emily Taft Douglas), a Senator from Illinois; born in Salem, Essex County, Mass., March 26, 1892; attended…
50th Annual Emmy Awards: Our Picks Here are Information Please's picks of the shows and actors we think deserve Emmys — not who we necessarily think will take home trophies. Drama Series…
Ten countries formally joined the European Union (EU) on May 2, 2004. The European Union promotes the political, economic, and social cooperation among its European members. Since Europe is made…
KREIDLER, Myron Bradford (Mike), a Representative from Washington; born in Tacoma, Wash., September 28, 1943; B.S., Pacific University, 1967; D.Optom., 1969; M.P.H., University of California,…
