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World's Columbian Exposition

(Encyclopedia) World's Columbian Exposition, held at Chicago, May–Nov., 1893, in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Authorized (1890) by…

Adams, Franklin Pierce

(Encyclopedia) Adams, Franklin Pierce, pseud. F. P. A., 1881–1960, American columnist and author, b. Chicago. He began (1903) work as a columnist on the Chicago Journal and continued it on the New…

Johnny Depp

(John Christopher Depp III) actorBorn: 6/9/1963Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky Intelligent actor who quickly progressed from stereotypical roles on television and in minor movies to offbeat and…

Notorious B.I.G.

(Christopher Wallace) (“Biggie Smalls”)singerBorn: 5/21/1972Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York The rapper's murder in 1997 highlighted the on-going west coast-east coast rap war. Under Bad Boy Records…

John Malkovich

actorBorn: 12/9/1953Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois Disturbing and often spooky film, television and stage actor, Malkovich began his career on the stage and still claims a greater fidelity to…

Notable Explorers

Notable Explorers Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Quiz:…

Notable Explorers

Christopher Columbus See also Columbus and Other Explorers Notable Women Adventurers People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Quiz: Explorers Quiz: Women…

Book Trivia

—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…

Daniel ROBERDEAU, Congress, PA (1727-1795)

ROBERDEAU, Daniel, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born on the island of St. Christopher, West Indies, in 1727; immigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia, Pa., in boyhood;…

William HAILE, Congress, MS (1797-1837)

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…