(Encyclopedia) Gorton, Sir John Grey, 1911–2002, Australian political leader, b. Melbourne. A fighter pilot in World War II, he was elected to the senate as a Liberal in 1949. He held a number of…
PERKINS, Carl Dewey, (father of Carl Christopher Perkins), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Hindman, Knott County, Ky., October 15, 1912; attended the Knott County grade schools,…
The USA Women's Hockey team Photo Credit: Sara Melikian Memorable Moments Franz Klammer The man who gave himself "terrible frights" Read more memorable moments…
Senate Years of Service: 1818-1821; 1821-1829Party: Democratic Republican; Jackson Republican; JacksonianEATON, John Henry, a Senator from Tennessee; born near Scotland Neck, Halifax County, N…
Senate Years of Service: 1853-1854Party: WhigEVERETT, Edward, (father of William Everett), a Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Dorchester, Mass., April 11, 1794;…
Ten world championships, four Olympic appearances, and three consecutive Olympic gold medals by John Gettings Sonja Henie and Dick Button Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsFigure Skating…
Here are the best-selling children's books of all time (through the end of 2000), with author and year of initial publication, compiled by Publishers Weekly. OP means the book is no longer in print.…
