HAVENS, Jonathan Nicoll, a Representative from New York; born on Shelter Island, Suffolk County, N.Y., June 18, 1757; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1777;…
(Encyclopedia) Claude, JeanClaude, JeanzhäN [key]Claude, Jean klōd [key], 1619–87, French Protestant theologian. As Protestant pastor at Paris, Claude received considerable attention for his…
(Thomas Cruise Mapother IV)actorBorn: 7/3/1962Birthplace: Syracuse, New York Versatile actor known for both the wide range of roles he has played and his boyish good looks. One of Hollywood's…
director, screenwriter, producerBorn: 7/26/1928Birthplace: New York City Stanley Kubrick's list of film credits is long and prestigious, including Spartacus (1960), Dr. Strangelove, or How I…
Born: July 9, 1947Football RB won Heisman Trophy in 1968 at USC; ran for 2,003 yards in NFL in 1973; All-Pro 5 times; MVP in 1973; rushed for 11,236 career yards; TV analyst and actor after career…
screenwriter, director, actressBorn: 5/19/1941Birthplace: New York City Noted particularly for her screenplays that feature strong female leads, she earned Academy Award nominations for Best…
actressBorn: 4/24/1934Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia Academy Award-winning actress whose screen talents range from dancing the can-can to playing the part of an aging eccentric. Her films include…
WNBA Annual Awards, 2005 SeasonMost Valuable Player: Sheryl Swoopes, HoustonRookie of the Year: Temeka Johnson, WashingtonCoach of the Year: John Whisenant, SacramentoDefensive Player of the Year:…
senator from CaliforniaBorn: 1940Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Boxer was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1993, after serving 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. A liberal democrat, she is…
