McCOTTER, Thaddeus George, a Representative from Michigan; born in Livonia, Wayne County, Mich., on August 22, 1965; graduated from Detroit Central Catholic High School, Redford, Mich., 1983;…
(Encyclopedia) Howe, Gordie (Gordon Howe), 1928–2016, Canadian hockey player. One of the great forwards in the game's history, “Mr. Hockey” was renowned for both his offensive and defensive play as…
(Encyclopedia) Yamasaki, MinoruYamasaki, Minorumĭnōˈr&oomacr; yämäsäˈkē [key], 1912–86, American architect, b. Seattle. Yamasaki worked for prominent architectural firms in New York City from…
Notable African-American Musicians
The following list includes African-American singers, composers, rappers, pianists, and other musicians who have contributed to the world of music,…
MTV Video Awards: the Nomineesvideo of the year | female video | male video | group video | next VIDEO OF THE YEARBrandy & Monica"The Boy Is Mine"Madonna"Ray of Light"Puff Daddy & the…
YOUNGBLOOD, Harold Francis, a Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., August 7, 1907; attended the public schools; was graduated from St. Josephâs Commercial…
CAMP, John Henry, a Representative from New York; born in Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y., April 4, 1840; attended the common schools, and was graduated from the Albany Law School in 1860; was…
HERTEL, Dennis Mark, a Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., December 7, 1948; attended the public schools; graduated from Denby High School, Detroit, 1967; B.A…
(Maureen FitzSimons)actressBorn: 8/17/1920Birthplace: Millwall, near Dublin, Ireland From the 1940s through the early 1970s, O'Hara brought spirited style to numerous films, particularly those…
