president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsDied: January 27, 2008Best Known as: president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
(Encyclopedia) Levine, James Lawrence, 1943–2021, American conductor, b. Cincinnati, Ohio. . Levine’s parents were both performers; his father had been…
MONTGOMERY, Gillespie V. (Sonny), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Miss., August 5, 1920; attended Mississippi State University; owner, Montgomery…
(Through 2005–2006 season)Most points, game—100, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York, 1962Most free throws, game—28, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York, 1962; 28, Adrian Dantley,…
NEUGEBAUER, Randy, a Representative from Texas; born in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Mo., December 24, 1949; graduated from Coronado High School, Lubbock, Tex., 1968; graduated from Texas Tech…
THORNBERRY, William McClellan (Mac), a Representative from Texas; born in Clarendon, Donley County, Tex., July 15, 1958; graduated from Clarendon High School, Clarendon, Tex., 1976; B.A.,…
alternative rock band Chart-topping rock band Slipknot is one of the prominent examples of alternative heavy metal. Exploding on the scene with a horror-movie image complete with nuclear-reactor…
WISE, Henry Alexander, (father of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise and uncle of George Douglas Wise), a Representative from Virginia; born in Drummondtown, Accomack County, Va.,…
THORNBERRY, William McClellan (Mac), a Representative from Texas; born in Clarendon, Donley County, Tex., July 15, 1958; graduated from Clarendon High School, Clarendon, Tex., 1976; B.A., Texas…
RANDALL, William Harrison, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Richmond, Madison County, Ky., July 15, 1812; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…
