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Black Musicians

  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,…

Carver, George Washington

(Encyclopedia) Carver, George Washington, 1864?–1943, American agricultural chemist, b. Diamond, Mo., grad. Iowa State College (now Iowa State Univ.; B.S., 1894; M.A. 1896). Born a slave, he later,…

Women in Sports: Swimming

Swimming became an Olympic event in 1908, but women weren't allowed to compete until 1912. Fanny Durack of Australia became the first female to win a…

1996 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)Men Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier,…

GINN, Ronald Bryan (Bo), Congress, GA (1934-2005)

GINN, Ronald Bryan (Bo), a Representative from Georgia; born in Morgan, Calhoun County, Ga., May 31, 1934; educated in the public schools of Morgan; Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton,…

Daniel HUGER, Congress, SC (1742-1799)

HUGER, Daniel, (father of Daniel Elliott Huger), a Delegate and a Representative from South Carolina; born on Limerick plantation in St. John’s parish, Berkeley County, S.C., February 20,…

Bonnard, Pierre

(Encyclopedia) Bonnard, PierreBonnard, Pierrepyĕr bônärdˈ [key], 1867–1947, French painter, lithographer, and illustrator. In the 1890s he was associated with the Nabis. His delight in familiar views…