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Robert Johnson

blues singer, guitaristBorn: 5/5/1911Birthplace: Hazelhurst, Mississippi Robert Johnson may well have been the most influential blues musician of all time. Although he only recorded 29 songs,…

1999 Major League Baseball Preview

American LeaguePreseason Picks MVP: Alex Rodriguez, SS, SeattleRookie of the Year: Eric Chavez, 3B, OaklandCy Young: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red SoxA.L. Champion: New York YankeesWild Card:…

B.B. King

(Riley B. King)legendary blues musicianBorn: 9/16/1925Birthplace: Indianola, Miss. One of the most influential guitarists of all time, King remains an icon and a model for Eric Clapton, David…

Andorra Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 9/29/2022[source] Head of State (Co-Prince) Emmanuel Macron Head of State (Co-Prince) Joan-Enric Vives I…

James Herbert BUDD, Congress, CA (1851-1908)

BUDD, James Herbert, a Representative from California; born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., May 18, 1851; moved to California in 1859 with his parents, who settled in Stockton; attended the…

Delius, Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Delius, FrederickDelius, Frederickdēlˈyəs [key], 1862–1934, English composer, of German parentage. Influenced by Grieg, Delius combined romanticism and impressionism in his music,…

2006 Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Dan Jansen Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Short Track Medal Standings 2006 Speed Skating Medal…

2010 Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Dan Jansen Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsQuiz: 2010 Winter OlympicsSpeed Skating Through the YearsEncyclopedia:…

Wade HAMPTON, Congress, SC (1818-1902)

Senate Years of Service: 1879-1891Party: DemocratHAMPTON, Wade, (grandson of Wade Hampton [1752-1835]), a Senator from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., March 28, 1818; received…