The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
Check out the bios on the nominees, from Michelle Williams, who was nominated in the same category last year, to newcomer Rooney Mara. For those keeping score, this is Meryl Streep's…
Looking for great features on the TURIN GAMES? See: 2006 TURIN WINTER GAMES. Medal Standings by Sport Choose a sport: Alpine Skiing Biathlon Bobsled Cross-Country Curling Figure…
(Encyclopedia) Franklin, Sir John, 1786–1847, British explorer in N Canada whose disappearance caused a widespread search of the Arctic. Entering the navy in 1801, he fought in the battle of…
(Encyclopedia) Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st BaronTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Barontĕnˈĭsən [key], 1809–92, English poet. The most famous poet of the Victorian age, he was a profound spokesman…
actorBorn: 3/8/1918Birthplace: Los Angeles Hearty, large character actor much like his father who first appeared as a teenager in 1933's Wild Boys of the Road. He worked in bit parts throughout the…
Entertainer of the YearHank Williams, Jr.Single of the Year“Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” Kathy MatteaAlbum of the YearBorn to Boogie, Hank Williams, Jr. (Warner Bros.)Song of the Year (…
WALSH, Allan Bartholomew, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Trenton, N.J., August 29, 1874; attended Immaculate Conception Parochial School and the public schools of Trenton; employed…
LUJÁN, Manuel, Jr., a Representative from New Mexico; born on a small farm near the Indian Pueblo of San Ildefonso, N.Mex., May 12, 1928; attended grade school and junior high of Our Lady of…