(Encyclopedia) Simpson-Miller, Portia, 1945–, Jamaican political leader, prime minister of Jamaica (2006–7, 2012–16). A member of the People's National party (PNP), she was first elected to…
2009 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2009 Academy Awards were presented on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from California
Member Name Birth-Death ALLEN, John Joseph, Jr. 1899-1995 ANDERSON, Glenn Malcolm 1913-1994 ANDERSON, John Zuinglius…
(Virginia Patterson Hensley)country musicianBorn: 9/8/1932Birthplace: Winchester, Va. America fell in love with Cline's achy-breaky voice after seeing her perform “Walkin' After Midnight” on Arthur…
Remaining First Round Predictions (#14–29) 14. Houston Rockets Rashard Lewis, F, 6'10 (Elsik H.S.) Just like Doleac was, Lewis is a lock at this position. Most teams wouldn't gamble this early…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Alabama
Member Name Birth-Death ABERCROMBIE, James 1795-1861 ABERCROMBIE, John William 1866-1940 ADERHOLT, Robert 1965- …
PUTNAM, Harvey, a Representative from New York; born in Brattleboro, Vt., January 5, 1793; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1816 and commenced practice in…
media executiveBorn: 4/4/1948Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York A native of Brooklyn, New York, Parsons graduated from the University of Hawaii, where he played varsity basketball. He earned a law…
chemistBorn: 1912Birthplace: San Antonio, Tex. In addition to being a student leader at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a B.A. in 1936 and an M.S. in 1937,…
generalBorn: 2/11/1920Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida James joined the segregated United States Army Air Corp while attending Tuskegee Institute. He was made a second lieutenant during World War II…
