(Encyclopedia) Scott, Walter, 1867–1938, Canadian journalist and political leader, b. Ontario. A newspaper editor and publisher, he became (1900) a member of the House of Commons from Assiniboia West…
(Encyclopedia) Scott, Winfield, 1786–1866, American general, b. near Petersburg, Va.
Although vain and pompous (he was called “Old Fuss and Feathers”), Scott was also generous, fair-minded,…
For African-American authors and illustrators whose books promote the contributions to the American dream; given by the American Library Association. A separate award…
(Encyclopedia) La Russa, Tony (Anthony La Russa, Jr.)La Russa, Tonylə r&oomacr;ˈsə [key], 1944–, American baseball player and manager, b. Tampa, Fla. An infielder, he spent years in the minors…
computer executiveBorn: 1948Birthplace: Seattle, Wash. Born to a Japanese-American family, Oki attended the University of Washington, leaving after 18 months to join the Air Force. While in the…
Born: Dec. 23, 1979Hockey C Alaska native and only Hispanic NHL 1st-round draft pick (27th selection in 1998); scored 70 points in 2000 to win the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year; won…
actorBorn: 6/4/1968Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts A graduate of George Washington University, Wolf did work at Stagehouse West in California and had recurring roles on television's Saved by the…
director, producerBorn: 11/30/1937Birthplace: South Shields, England Scott began directing programs for the BBC in the 1960s and formed a production company that turned out a number of award-…
U.S. CongressmanBorn: April 30, 1947Birthplace: Washington, D.C. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott was elected to the House of Representatives in 1992, representing the 3rd district of Virginia. He was the…
(Theodore Scott Glenn)actorBorn: 1/26/1942Birthplace: Pittsburgh Severe looking actor who started on the stage in 1965 and appeared in The Edge of Night (1968) before his film debut in The Baby…
