(Encyclopedia) Floyd, Carlisle (Carlisle Sessions Floyd, Jr.), 1926–, American composer, b. Latta, S.C., grad. Syracuse Univ. (B.A., 1946; M.A., 1949). His reputation rests on his operas, for which…
(Encyclopedia) JohananJohananjōhāˈnăn [key] [short form of Jehohanan], in the Bible. 1 Captain who led in the rescue of the captives of Ishmael. 2 Descendant of David. 3, 4 Two of David's men. 5…
(Encyclopedia) Van Doren, Carl (Clinton), 1885–1950, American editor and author, b. Hope, Vermilion co., Ill., grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1907, Ph.D. Columbia, 1911; brother of Mark Van Doren. He…
(Jonathan Ritter)actorBorn: 9/17/1948Birthplace: Burbank, California Son of singer/actor Tex Ritter, John Ritter has had a successful career in TV and movies. After a stint on The Waltons (1973–77…
(Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr.)actorBorn: 2/17/1925Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio Insightful actor active in stage, film, and television but best known for developing and touring with a one-man show of…
metal bandBorn: 1992Birthplace: Bakersfield, California One of the most significant bands of the post-grunge era, Korn is credited with updating and redefining the metal sound through their funk-…
HENDERSON, Samuel, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in England November 27, 1764; attended school in England; immigrated to the United States in 1782 and settled in Montgomery, Pa.;…
ROBINSON, Edward, a Representative from Maine; born in Cushing, Maine, November 25, 1796; self-educated while engaged in seafaring; engaged in mercantile pursuits at Thomaston, Maine, in 1837…
CILLEY, Bradbury, (uncle of Jonathan Cilley and Joseph Cilley), a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Nottingham, Rockingham County, N.H., on February 1, 1760; attended the common…
(Jonathan Lovitz) actor, comedianBorn: July 21, 1957Birthplace: Tarzana, CaliforniaBest Known as: Cast member of Saturday Night Live and the voice of Jay Sherman in The Critic…
