(Encyclopedia) Gruenberg, LouisGruenberg, Louisgr&oomacr;ˈənbûrg [key], 1884–1964, American composer, b. Russia; pupil of Busoni. After concert tours as a pianist in Europe and America, he…
(Encyclopedia) Margaret, 1930–2002, British princess, second daughter of King George VI and sister of Queen Elizabeth II, b. Glamis, Scotland. In 1960 she married a commoner, the photographer Antony…
Selected records. Source: National Aeronautic AssociationAltitude113,739.9 ft; 34,668 m.Cmdr. M.D. Ross (U.S.) and Lt. Cmdr. V.A. Prather, Lee Lewis Memorial, Gulf of Mexico, May 4, 1961.Distance25…
(Encyclopedia) Hubbell, Carl Owen, 1903–88, American baseball player, b. Carthage, Mo. A left-handed pitcher, Hubbell played his entire major league career (1928–43) with the New York Giants. Hubbell…
(Encyclopedia) Borg, BjörnBorg, Björnbyörn bôrg, bôrˈyə [key], 1956–, Swedish tennis player. As a teenage star he led (1975) Sweden to its first Davis Cup victory. One of the most successful modern…
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STONE, Ulysses Stevens, a Representative from Oklahoma; born on a farm near Weldon, De Witt Township, De Witt County, Ill., December 17, 1878; moved with his parents to Jones, Okla., in 1894;…
FUDGE, Marcia L., a Representative from Ohio; born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; October 29, 1952; graduated from Shaker Heights High School, 1971; B. S., Ohio State University, Columbus,…
Entertainer of the YearBarbara MandrellSingle of the Year“He Stopped Loving Her Today,” George JonesAlbum of the YearCoal Miner's Daughter—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (MCA)Song of the Year (…