Born: Apr. 28, 1966Golfer this big hitter was the surprise winner of 1991 PGA Championship as unknown 25-year old; battled through personal troubles in 1994 to return in ‘95 and win 2nd major at…
Born: Sept. 2, 1941Basketball coached centers Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo at Georgetown; reached NCAA tourney final 3 out of 4 years with Ewing, winning title in 1984; also…
Born: Nov. 6, 1887Baseball RHP won 20 games or more 10 straight years; led AL in ERA 5 times, wins 6 times and strikeouts 12 times; twice MVP (1913, 24) with Washington; all-time leader in shutouts…
Born: Feb. 28, 1973Hockey C No. 1 pick in 1991 NHL draft by the Nordiques; sat out 1991-92 season rather than play in Quebec; traded to Philadelphia in 1992 for 6 players, 2 No. 1 picks and $15…
authorBorn: 7/23/1888Birthplace: Chicago Author of detective novels that depict the seedy, dark side of Los Angeles. His novels, which include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940),…
The Question: How big does an earthquake have to be to be considered "major" and how many major earthquakes happen each year? The Answer: For an earthquake to be…
WorldBombers Attack in Bali (Oct. 1): At least 22 people die when several bombs explode at tourist sites on the Indonesian island of Bali, which was also attacked in 2002. Suicide bombers are…
WorldRunoff Election Necessary in Brazil (Oct. 1): Incumbent president Luiz Inácio da Silva fails to win a majority in presidential election, taking 48.65% of the vote. He'll face Geraldo Alckmin…
From Harriet the Spy to The Catcher in the Rye
by Borgna Brunner Banned Book Week (Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2016) Harry Potter Banned? Caldecott Medal Winners Newbery Medal…
