(Encyclopedia) Adams, John, 1735–1826, 2d President of the United States (1797–1801), b. Quincy (then in Braintree), Mass., grad. Harvard, 1755. John Adams and his wife, Abigail Adams, founded one of…
(Encyclopedia) Welsh literature, literary writings in the Welsh language.
In the 20th cent. attempts at language purification, interest in Welsh mythology, and a turning away from earlier Welsh…
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singerBorn: 6/25/1939Birthplace: Philadelphia A major figure in the development of soul music, Melvin founded the Blue Notes in the 1950s. He led this R&B group to fame in the 1970s with hits…
singer, entertainerBorn: 4/3/1942Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia Known as the highest paid nightclub singer in the world, Newton's shows often play in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. His dramatic…
Born: July 16, 1943Football All-SWC defensive lineman on Arkansas' 1964 national championship team; coached Miami-FL to national title in 1987; college record of 81-34-3 in 10 years; hired by old…
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