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David Newton HENDERSON, Congress, NC (1921-2004)

HENDERSON, David Newton, a Representative from North Carolina; born on a farm near Hubert, Onslow County, N.C., April 16, 1921; B.S., Wallace High School, Wallace, N.C., 1938; LL.B., Davidson…

Abramovitz, Max

(Encyclopedia) Abramovitz, Max: see Harrison, Wallace Kirkman.

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Miniseries Nomineesprev | outstanding miniseries | directing | lead roles | supporting roles | nextOutstanding MiniseriesMore Tales of the City (Showtime)From the Earth to the…

Television Hall of Fame

Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…

Gordon, Ruth

(Encyclopedia) Gordon, Ruth, 1896–1985, American actress and playwright, b. Wollaston, Mass. From her debut as Nibs in Peter Pan (1915), Gordon's career encompassed broad stage and film experience.…

Flatman, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Flatman, Thomas, 1637–88, English poet and miniature painter. There were several editions of his Poems and Songs (1674). One of his self-portraits is in the Victoria and Albert Museum…

Angelina Jolie

actressBorn: 6/4/1975Birthplace: Los Angeles The Academy Award-winning actress made her film debut in 1993's Cyborg 2 and struggled for several years, appearing in a string of forgettable movies…

Stirling, town, Scotland

(Encyclopedia) Stirling, town (1991 pop. 38,638), Stirling council area, central Scotland, on the Forth River. The center of a large farm district, it has livestock markets and light industries…