(Encyclopedia) Justo, Agustín PedroJusto, Agustín Pedroäg&oomacr;stēnˈ pāˈᵺrō h&oomacr;sˈtō [key], 1876–1943, president of Argentina (1932–38). An army general, he rose to prominence (1922)…
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(Encyclopedia) Siepi, CesareSiepi, Cesarechāˈzärā sēĕpˈē [key], 1923–2010, Italian opera singer, b. Milan. A classic basso cantante [singing bass], his warm, resonant voice was suited to for Mozart's…
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HERNÁNDEZ, Joseph Marion, a Delegate from the Territory of Florida; born in St. Augustine, Fla. (then a Spanish colony), August 4, 1793; transferred his allegiance to the United…
Here are the results for the 2010 National Society of Film Critics Awards, given out January 8, 2011. Best Picture: The Social Network Best Actor: Jesse Eisenberg, The…
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Christina Aguilera, pop singer Judy Baca, artist Joan Baez, folk singer and activist Jean-Michel Basquiat, artist Ruben Blades, musician, composer, actor Celia…
(Encyclopedia) de la Madrid Hurtado, Miguelde la Madrid Hurtado, Migueldā lä mäᵺrēᵺˈ &oomacr;rtäᵺˈō [key], 1934–2012, Mexican public official, president of Mexico (1982–88). As minister of…
