(Encyclopedia) Bentonville, city (2020 pop. 54,164), seat of Benton co., extreme NW Ark., in the Ozark Mts.; settled 1837 and named for Senator Thomas…
(Encyclopedia) Bonin IslandsBonin Islandsbōˈnīn [key], Jap. Ogasawara-gunto, volcanic island group, c.40 sq mi (100 sq km), in the W Pacific Ocean, c.500 mi (800 km) S of Tokyo; part of Tokyo…
merchantBorn: 7/11/1838Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa. Later known for his upscale boutique clothing store, John Wanamaker & Company, he got his start at Oak Hall, a men's clothing store he co-…
historianBorn: 1/31/1924Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary Praised by critics as a historian who has the literary talents of a novelist, John Lukacs is the author of more than 20 books, including The…
George W. Bush's Attorney General Born: 5/9/1942Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Arguably the most controversial and conservative of all Bush appointees, Ashcroft faced harsh questioning by Democrats…
Born: Apr. 8, 1955Harness racing 5-time winner of Hambletonian (1987,88,90,95,98); 3-time Driver of Year; first driver to go over $100 million in career winnings.
Born: Apr. 28, 1966Golfer this big hitter was the surprise winner of 1991 PGA Championship as unknown 25-year old; battled through personal troubles in 1994 to return in ‘95 and win 2nd major at…
(John Youngs)actorBorn: 8/25/1950Birthplace: Old Bethpage, New York An intense leading man, Savage is known especially for his roles in late-1970s films. He played one of the three friends serving…
director, writer, actorBorn: 9/28/1950Birthplace: Schenectady, New York After college, Sayles worked odd jobs while writing novels (Pride of the Bimbos, 1975; Union Dues, 1977) and short stories (…
