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Schuller, Gunther Alexander

(Encyclopedia) Schuller, Gunther Alexander, 1925–2015, American composer and conductor, b. Queens, N.Y. He studied French horn and flute, becoming principal hornist with the Cincinnati Symphony (1943…

1997 Grammy Awards

The 40th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on February 25, 1998.Record:“Sunny Came Home,” Shawn ColvinAlbum:Time Out of Mind, Bob Dylan (Columbia Records…

Oscar Minority Winners

  In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee…

Notable Filmmakers and Directors

Notable Filmmakers and Directors Spike Lee See also Actors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater…

Nigeria Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 7/26/2021 Pres. Muhammadu Buhari Vice Pres. Yemi Osinbajo Min. of Agriculture & Rural Development…

Minority Oscar Winners in Major Acting Categories

Jennie Wood 1. Hattie McDaniel  2. José Ferrer  3. Anthony Quinn  4. Rita Moreno  5. Sidney Poitier  6. Sacheen Littlefeather  7. Louis Gossett, Jr.  8. Whoopi Goldberg  9. Mercedes…

New Planets and a Larger Solar System

More planets? by Chris Frantz A view of the new solar system, thanks to The International Astronomical Union/Martin Kornmesser Related Links Basic Planetary DataThe Solar SystemThe Flap…

1980 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Sailing,” Christopher CrossAlbum of the YearChristopher Cross, Christopher Cross (Warner Bros.)Song of the Year“Sailing,” Christopher Cross, songwriterBest New ArtistChristopher…

2010 Olympics: Figure Skating

Artistry takes center stage by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Michelle Kwan Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsFigure Skating Through the YearsEncyclopedia:…