actressBorn: 11/21/1945Birthplace: Washington, D.C. Considered one of the few bankable actresses in Hollywood for her ability to produce hits, Hawn's long career has seen her progress from the…
Sony co-founderBorn: 1/26/1921Birthplace: Nagoya, Japan Japanese Sony co-founder who was a major influence in the globalization of business. The imaginative marketing wizard was responsible for…
The Question: What does M&M stand for? The Answer: M&Ms brand candy-coated chocolate candies were first sold in 1941. They were named for Forrest Mars,…
(Encyclopedia) Hubbard Glacier, SE Alaska, largest tidewater glacier in North America, on Disenchantment Bay at head of Yakutat Bay, at the northern end of the Alaskan panhandle. Extending 76 mi (122…
The following list includes the major decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2008-2009 term, and the number of votes on rulings that include execution, finance, rape,…
(Encyclopedia) Macdonald-Wright, Stanton, 1890–1973, American artist, b. Charlottsville, Va. Macdonald-Wright was among the first Americans to paint in a totally abstract mode. Together with Morgan…
(Encyclopedia) Ricardo, Jorge Antonio, 1961–, Brazilian jockey, b. Rio de Janeiro. Riding in Brazil and Argentina, he has won the prestigious Gran Premio Latinoamericano five times. In 1993 he set a…
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tobacconist, vintnerBorn: 1883Birthplace: Marseilles, France Moving to the United States as a toddler, he grew up to join his family's cigar-making business. He became the company president and…
