FLOYD, William, (grandfather of John Gelston Floyd), a Delegate and a Representative from New York; born in Brookhaven, Long Island, N.Y., December 17, 1734; pursued an academic course; served…
By Rachael Stark
Why does the American school year start in September and end in June? It's something of a mystery. Did children once "bring in the harvest" on the family farm all summer in the…
Born: Nov. 10, 1963Track & Field broke Bob Beamon's 23-year-old long jump world record by 2 inches with leap of 29-ft., 41/2 in. at the 1991 World Championships; Sullivan Award winner (1991);…
In 2017, summer begins June 21, 12:24 A.M. EDT (04:34 UT*) by Karen Barss Related Links Earth's Seasons: Video and Activities Summer Solstice The Solar System The Sun Did you…
First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: Track & FieldThe marquee sport at any Olympics is track and field, or…
WYDLER, John Waldemar, a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., June 9, 1924; attended West School of Long Beach, Long Beach High School, and Brown University, Providence, R.I…
LUNGREN, Daniel Edward, a Representative from California; born in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif., September 22, 1946; attended St. Barnabas School, Long Beach, 1960; graduated from St…
GRISHAM, Wayne Richard, a Representative from California; born in Lamar, Prowers County, Colo., January 10, 1923; graduated from Jordan High School, Long Beach, Calif., 1940; A.A., Long Beach…
