directorBirthplace: Houston, Texas Anderson achieved by age 30 what few directors have been able to do: create intelligent, quirky, independent-minded Hollywood films. Born and raised in Houston,…
ENGLISH, Thomas Dunn, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 29, 1819; attended the Friendsâ Academy, Burlington, N.J., and was graduated from the medical…
Entertainer of the YearGlen CampbellSingle of the Year“Harper Valley P.T.A.,” Jeannie C. RileyAlbum of the YearJohnny Cash at Folsom Prison, Johnny Cash (Columbia)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…
WOOD, Benjamin, (brother of Fernando Wood), a Representative from New York; born in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ky., October 13, 1820; moved to New York City with his parents; attended the…
CRAVENS, Jordan Edgar, (cousin of William Ben Cravens), a Representative from Arkansas; born in Fredericktown, Madison County, Mo., November 7, 1830; moved with his father to Arkansas the…
Mayor: Steve Adler (to 2019)2010 census population (rank): 790,390 (14); Male: 399,738 (50.1%); Female: 390,6523 (49.9%); White: 539,760 (68.3%); Black: 64,406 (8.1%); American Indian and Alaska…
(Encyclopedia) Winton, Tim (Timothy John Winton), 1960–, Australian writer, generally regarded as the preeminent Australian novelist of his generation. Most of his books have been set in his coastal…
(Encyclopedia) Rush, Richard, 1780–1859, Amercian statesman and diplomat, b. Philadelphia; son of Benjamin Rush. He studied law and became (1811) attorney general of Pennsylvania, resigning the same…
Florida's secretary of state and co-chairwoman of George W. Bush's presidential campaign in FloridaBorn: April 5, 1957Birthplace: Key West, Fla. Katherine Harris undoubtedly played a pivotal role…
