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Debbie Reynolds

(Mary Frances Reynolds)singer, dancer, actressBorn: 4/1/1932Birthplace: El Paso, Texas Singer, dancer and actress known for her tireless energy and pertness. Her films include Singin' in the Rain (…

Calpurnius

(Encyclopedia) Calpurnius (Titus Calpurnius Siculus)Calpurniuskălpûrˈnēəs [key], fl. 1st cent. a.d., Roman poet. His Eclogues (seven pastorals) imitate Vergil with grace and charm.

Asian-American Athletes

Grace ParkBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Clare Island

(Encyclopedia) Clare Island, c.6 sq mi (15 sq km), Co. Mayo, W Republic of Ireland, at the entrance to Clew Bay. There are ruins of a 13th-century Carmelite abbey and of the 16th-century castle of…

Gabriel CHRISTIE, Congress, MD (1755-1808)

CHRISTIE, Gabriel, a Representative from Maryland; born in Perryman, Harford County, Md., in 1755; during the Revolutionary War was a member of a company of militia organized September 12,…

1982 World History

1982British overcome Argentina in Falklands war (April 2–June 15). Israel invades Lebanon in attack on P.L.O. (June 4). John W. Hinckley, Jr., found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of…

Elizabeth Edwards Biography

wife of John EdwardsBorn: 7/3/1949Birthplace: Jacksonville, Fla.Died: 12/7/2010 (Chapel Hill, N.C. ) Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former senator and presidential…

Graces

(Encyclopedia) Graces, in Greek mythology, personifications of beauty, charm, and grace; daughters of Zeus and the oceanid Eurynome. Also known as the Charites, they were usually three in number and…

Charles, William

(Encyclopedia) Charles, William, 1776–1820, American cartoonist, etcher, and engraver, b. Edinburgh, Scotland. He probably came to the United States to avoid prosecution for his satirical drawings.…

Asian Americans in Government

Elaine Chao Akaka, Daniel Kahikina, U.S. senator Boggs, Grace Lee, activist Cayetano, Benjamin J., governor of Hawaii Chang, Ming E., business leader, rear admiral (retired) Chao,…