HAILE, William, a Representative from Mississippi; born in 1797; moved to Mississippi and settled in Woodville, Wilkinson County; member of the State house of representatives in 1826; elected…
actressBorn: 3/19/1947Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut Tony Award-winning stage and film actress who surprised many when she displayed a strong soprano in Broadway's Sunset Boulevard (1994–95).…
—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…
Christopher Columbus
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Notable Explorers Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Quiz:…
(Parker Christian Posey)actressBorn: 11/8/1968Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland Parker Posey left the North Carolina School for the Arts just three weeks before graduating to take a part on the CBS…
Senate Years of Service: 2009-Party: DemocratWARNER, Mark, a Senator from Virginia; born in Indianapolis, Ind., December 15, 1954; B.A., George Washington University, 1977; J.D., Harvard Law…
rapperBorn: 7/17/1962 Died: 4/19/2010Best Known as: rapper in the duo Gang Starr Born Keith Elam, Guru began his career in the mid-1980s as MC Keithy E. After dropping…
The Question: Is the Ferris wheel actually named after someone named Ferris? The Answer: Yes. It's named after its inventor, Pittsburgh bridge builder…
2008 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2008 Academy Awards were presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar…
