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Tannenbaum, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Tannenbaum, Frank, 1893–1969, American historian, b. Austria. He received his Ph.D. from the Brookings School of Economics in 1927. After an early career as a labor leader, journalist…

Sinatra, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Sinatra, Frank (Francis Albert Sinatra), 1915–98, American singer and actor, b. Hoboken, N.J. During the late 1930s and early 40s he sang with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey bands,…

Capra, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Capra, FrankCapra, Frankkăpˈrə [key], 1897–1991, American film director, b. Bisaquino, Sicily. One of the preeminent Hollywood directors of the 1930s and 40s, he produced idealistic…

Bainimarama, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Bainimarama, Frank (Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama)Bainimarama, Frankjōsäēˈä vôrĕnˈgĕ bīˌnēmäräˈmä [key] 1954–, Fijian naval officer and government leader. He rose through the ranks of the…

Jim Henson

puppeteerBorn: 9/24/1936Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi A life-long puppet lover, Henson was instrumental in developing one of America's longest-running and best-loved children's television…

Frank Calder

Born: Nov. 17, 1877Hockey 1st NHL president (1917-43); guided league through its formative years; NHL's Rookie of the Year award named after him. Died: Feb. 4, 1943

Frank Gerber

(Daniel Frank Gerber)baby food manufacturerBorn: 1873Birthplace: Douglas, Mich. He began his career in the family's tannery business at age 16, then helped to found the Fremont Canning Company to…

Frank Gifford

Born: Aug. 16, 1930Football HB 4-time All-Pro (1955-57,59); NFL MVP in 1956; led NY Giants to 3 NFL title games; longtime TV sportscaster, beginning career in 1958 while still a player; scandal…

Frank Leahy

Born: Aug. 27, 1908Football coached Notre Dame to four national titles (1943,46-47,49); career record of 107-13-9 for a winning pct. of .864.Died: June 21, 1973

Frank McGuire

Born: Nov. 8, 1916Basketball winner of 731 games as high school, college and pro coach; won at least 100 games at 3 colleges— St. John's (103), North Carolina (164) and South Carolina (283); won…