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Bukharin, Nikolai Ivanovich

(Encyclopedia) Bukharin, Nikolai IvanovichBukharin, Nikolai Ivanovichnyĭkəlīˈ ēväˈnəvĭch b&oomacr;khäˈrēn [key], 1888–1938, Russian Communist leader and theoretician. A member of the Bolshevik…

Ringo Starr

(Richard Starkey)musician, actorBorn: 7/7/1940Birthplace: Liverpool, England The oldest of the Beatles, though last to join the group, Starr replaced Pete Best on drums in 1962 and rode the group's…

John Kerr HENDRICK, Congress, KY (1849-1921)

HENDRICK, John Kerr, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Caswell County, N.C., October 10, 1849; moved with his parents to Logan County and later to Todd County, Ky., attended private…

1999 Grammy Awards

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:“…

First Kids Slideshow

by Mark Hughes The American public has always been fascinated by first families. We know much about the lives of the presidents and first ladies, but what about the children in the White…

William JAYNE, Congress, DK (1826-1916)

JAYNE, William, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota; born in Springfield, Ill., October 8, 1826; completed preparatory studies at Illinois College, Jacksonville, Ill., and was graduated…

Anthony NEW, Congress, VA (1747-1833)

NEW, Anthony, a Representative from Virginia and from Kentucky; born in Gloucester County, Va., in 1747; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced;…

Edward DICKINSON, Congress, MA (1803-1874)

DICKINSON, Edward, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Amherst, Mass., January 1, 1803; attended the public schools and Amherst Academy; was graduated from Yale College in 1823;…

2000 Olympics: Equestrian

Horses in parentheses. Individual Dressage: 1. Anky van Grunsven (Bonfire) NED (239.18 pts); 2. Isabell Werth (Gigolo) GER (234.19); 3. Ulla Salzgeber (Rusty) GER (230.57). Team Dressage: 1.…

Prince, Hal

(Encyclopedia) Prince, Hal (Harold Smith Prince), 1928–2019, American theatrical producer and director, b. New York City. After working as an assistant stage manager to George Abbott, Prince became…