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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock State abbreviation/Postal code: Ark./AR Governor: Asa Hutchinson, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Tim Griffin, R (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Tom Cotton…

1989 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette MidlerAlbum of the YearNick of Time, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)Song of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, songwritersBest…

Selected Biographies: B

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+ biographies Biographies by Category Arts and…

DK Science: Biographies

Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte De Buffon 1707–1788Georges Cuvier 1769–1832Alexandre Brongniart 1770–1847William Buckland 1784–1856Gideon Mantell 1790–1852Mary Anning 1799–1847Richard Owen 1804–…

New Jersey

Capital: Trenton State abbreviation/Postal code: N.J./NJ Governor: Chris Christie, R (to Jan. 2018) Senators: Robert Menendez, D (to Jan. 2019); Cory Booker, D (to Jan. 2021…

South Carolina

South Carolina State Facts Entered Union: May 23, 1788 (8th State)Present constitution adopted: 1895 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: S.C./SCNickname: Palmetto StateOrigin of name: In…

2007 Academy Awards

The 2007 Academy Awards were presented February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture Atonement…

2008 Academy Awards

2008 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2008 Academy Awards were presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…

2010 Academy Awards

2010 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2010 Academy Awards were presented on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…