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Edward Davy

physician, scientistBorn: 6/16/1806Birthplace: Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England After studying medicine and beginning a career as a chemist, he became interested in telegraphy. He immigrated to…

Louis XV, king of France

(Encyclopedia) Louis XV, 1710–74, king of France (1715–74), great-grandson and successor of King Louis XIV, son of Louis, titular duke of Burgundy, and Marie Adelaide of Savoy. The domestic abuses…

Disney Movies Slideshow

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth…

Disney Movies Slideshow

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth…

Women in Sports: Golf

Mary Queen of Scots was the first woman to play golf. It was during her reign that the famous golf course at St. Andrews was built, in 1552. Mary…

Folk, Gospel, and World Musicians

Joan Baez See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Biographies by Category Badu, Erykah, musician Baez, Joan, folk singer and political activist Barenaked…

Dusty Springfield

(Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien)Born: 4/16/1939Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England soulful British singer whose hits included '60s songs “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Wishin' and Hopin…

Dick Van Dyke

actorBorn: 12/13/1925Birthplace: West Plains, Missouri Emmy Award-winning television, film and stage actor best known for his portrayal of Rob Petrie, the lanky, bumbling comedy writer on The Dick…

Knock Knock Jokes

Knock Knock Jokes Knock knock? Yuk yuk! By Holly Hartman Knock knock Who's there? Rob Rob who? Robbers are chasing me, open the door! Knock knock Who's there? Mary…

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Marian Wright EdelmanJohn EdwardsJohn EhrlichmanMamie Geneva Doud EisenhowerEleanor of AquitaineJoycelyn Jones EldersDaniel EllsbergOlaudah EquianoMarch Fong EuDonald EvansMedgar EversMyrlie Evers-…