(Encyclopedia) Casey, William Joseph, 1913–87, American public official, b. New York City. After graduating from Fordham (B.S., 1934) he obtained a law degree from St. Johns Univ. (1937). During…
(Encyclopedia) Burroughs, John, 1837–1921, American naturalist and author, b. Roxbury, N.Y.; son of a farmer. He was a journalist, a treasury clerk in Washington, and a bank examiner, before settling…
The Question: When was the first televised debate between two presidential candidates? The Answer: The first series of presidential debates between two…
director, producer, screenwriter, actorBorn: 1926Birthplace: Detroit It's hard to know how Hollywood could have survived without Corman. Hailed as “The king of the B movies,” his legacy is not so…
HIESTER, John, (father of Daniel Hiester [1774-1834], brother of Daniel Hiester [1747-1804], cousin of Joseph Hiester, and uncle of William Hiester), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born…
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 23, 2000.Record:“Smooth,” Santana featuring Rob ThomasAlbum:Supernatural, Santana (Arista Records)Song:“…
The interesting, odd, and downright crazy names celebrities give their children compiled by Erin Teare Martin Visit the Interactive Baby Name Finder for more popular baby names.…
(Encyclopedia) Audubon, John JamesAudubon, John Jamesôˈdəbŏn [key], 1785–1851, American ornithologist, b. Les Cayes, Santo Domingo (now Haiti). The illegitimate son of a French sea captain and…
