(Encyclopedia) Schwartz, Delmore, 1913–66, American poet, b. New York City, grad. New York Univ., 1935. He was an editor of the Partisan Review (1943–55). His first work, In Dreams Begin…
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truss, in architecture and engineering, a supporting structure or framework composed of beams, girders, or rods commonly of…
1970 Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Camilla Shand meet at a polo match. A romance begins. 1971 Charles joins the Royal Navy; relationship between Charles and…
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by Beth Rowen Toy Story (1995) Ok, so the Mouse House only released the films, but Michael Eisner and Co. were savvy enough…
1992 Yugoslav Federation broken up (Jan. 15). Bush and Yeltsin proclaim formal end to cold war (Feb. 1). U.S. lifts trade sanctions against China (Feb. 21). U.S. recognizes three former Yugoslav…
(Encyclopedia) aquarium, name for any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. Aquariums are known to have been constructed in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. Goldfish have been bred in China…
talk-show host, actressBorn: 9/21/1968Birthplace: New York City Talk-show host and actress who appeared in John Waters's cult films Hairspray (1988) and Cry-Baby (1990) before gaining fame as the…
(Encyclopedia) Miyazaki, HayaoMiyazaki, Hayaomēyäˈzäˌkē [key], 1941–, Japanese animator. Japan's preeminent maker of animated films (anime), Miyazaki is thought by many to be the world's finest…
actressBorn: 9/11/1979Birthplace: Healdsburg, California Having begun her career on television shows like The Golden Girls (1985) and My Sister Sam (1986), Richards lept onto the big screen as she…
