(Encyclopedia) Jenkins's Ear, War of, 1739–41, struggle between England and Spain. It grew out of the commercial rivalry of the two powers and led to involvement in the larger War of the Austrian…
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Date of Information: 7/19/2022 Governor Gen. David Hurley Prime Min. Anthony Albanese Dep. Prime Min.…
actorBorn: 11/4/1918Birthplace: Mt. Vernon, New York Carney is best-known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Ed Norton, Jackie Gleason's sidekick on the various incarnations of The Honeymooners (…
FOSTER, A. Lawrence, a Representative from New York; birth date unknown; attended the public schools; studied law in Vernon; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Morrisville about…
(Paris, France, May 27-June. 10, 2007) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeats…
HUNGERFORD, John Newton, a Representative from New York; born in Vernon, Oneida County, N.Y., December 31, 1825; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Hamilton College at Clinton,…