(Encyclopedia) Gregory, Dick (Richard Claxton Gregory), 1932–2017, African-American civil-rights activist and comedian, b. St. Louis, Mo. A biting satirist who used the struggle for civil rights and…
(Encyclopedia) Gephardt, Dick (Richard Andrew Gephardt)Gephardt, Dickgĕpˈhärt [key], 1941–, U.S. congressman (1977–2005), b. St. Louis. A lawyer, he was first elected to the House of Representatives…
(Encyclopedia) Armey, Dick (Richard Keith Armey)Armey, Dickärˈmē [key], 1940–, U.S. congressman, b. Cando, N.Dak., grad. Jamestown College, Univ. of Oklahoma (Ph.D.). A Republican and former…
(Encyclopedia) Bruna, Dick (Hendrick Magdalenus Bruna), 1927–2017, Dutch children's book author and illustrator, b. Utrecht. The author of more than 120 books, Bruna is best known for his stories…
(Encyclopedia) Turpin, Dick, 1706–39, English robber. After a short and brutal career of horse stealing and general crime he was hanged at York. The fame—or notoriety—that he later achieved derives…
Born: Sept. 5, 1929Reform-minded executive director of NCAA from 1988-93 announced resignation on May 11, 1993 in wake of special investigator's report citing Univ. of Virginia with improper…
Born: July 18, 1929Figure skater 5-time world champion (1948-52); 2-time Olympic champ (1948,52); Sullivan Award winner (1949); won Emmy Award as Best Analyst for 1980-81 TV season.
Born: July 28, 1947Radio-TV protégé of ABC Sports czar Roone Arledge; key NBC exec in launching of Saturday Night Live in 1975; became president of NBC Sports in 1989. Was in plane crash in Nov.…
