actressBorn: 6/28/1948Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee Academy Award-winning film, stage and television character actress whose films include Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (…
East Timor, Malta, Paraguay, Togo, Tonga and Zimbabwe compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time. Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of…
Born: June 30, 1966Boxer youngest (age 19) to win heavyweight title (WBC in 1986); undisputed champ from 1987 until upset loss to 42-1 shot Buster Douglas on Feb. 10, 1990, in Tokyo; found guilty…
actor; directorBorn: 3/17/1955Birthplace: Chicago A founding member of Chicago's influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company, he is an award-winning stage actor and director who conquered film and…
(Encyclopedia) Klaus, JosefKlaus, Josefyōˈzĕf klous [key], 1910–2001, Austrian politician. He was drafted into the army and fought in World War II on the Axis side. Chosen leader (1963) of the…
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2014. See a partial list of the winners below. If you want to view a complete list…
(Encyclopedia) Chartreuse, GrandeChartreuse, GrandegräNd shärtrözˈ [key], mountainous massif, Isère dept., SE France, in the Dauphiné Alps; Chamechaude Peak (6,847 ft/2,087 m) is the highest point.…
RYAN, Leo Joseph, a Representative from California; born in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebr., May 5, 1925; attended schools in Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin; A.B.,…
The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling albums in the United States during 2013. Rank Title Artist1. 20/20…
(Encyclopedia) Le Sueur, EustacheLe Sueur, EustachezhäN fräNswäˈ [key]Le Sueur, Eustache ləsüörˈ [key], 1616–55, French painter. He was a disciple of Vouet and a founding member of the Académie…
