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Bapsi Sidhwa

novelistBorn: 1938 Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan Often called Pakistan's leading English-language novelist, Sidwa moved to the United States in 1983. Her novels, which include The Crow Eaters (…

William Baldwin

actorBorn: 2/21/1963Birthplace: Massapequa, New York Brother of actors Alec, Steven, and Daniel Baldwin, he has starred in a number of thrillers, including Flatliners (1990) and Backdraft (1991),…

Australian Open, 2008

(Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18-31, 2009) Men's singles—Novak Djokovic defeats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(2) Women's singles— Maria Sharapova…

Kate Millett

(Kathryn Murray)writer, political activist, artistBorn: 9/14/1934Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota Kate Millet's Columbia University Ph.D. dissertation, Sexual Politics (1970), placed her at the…

John Yau

critic, poet, essayistBorn: 1950 Birthplace: Lynn, Mass. A leading art critic, poet, essayist, and prose writer, Yau received a BA from Bard College and an MFA from Brooklyn College. His works…

Sidney Poitier

actorBorn: 2/20/1924Birthplace: Miami, Florida Academy Award-winning actor who was the first African-American Hollywood actor to be a leading man. His films, many of which address race, include…

French Open, 2007

(Paris, France, May 27-June. 10, 2007) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeats…

U.S. OPEN, 2006

(Flushing Meadow, N.Y., Aug. 28-Sept. 10, 2006) Men's singles—Roger Federer defeats Andy Roddick 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 Women's singles—Maria Sharapova…

Boxing's Longest Match

The Question: I am trying to find the world's longest boxing match (most number of rounds). So far no luck. The Answer: The longest boxing…

Murray, John, 2d earl and 1st marquess of Atholl

(Encyclopedia) Murray, John, 2d earl and 1st marquess of Atholl, 1635?–1703, Scottish nobleman. After the Restoration he held high offices in Scotland and was created marquess in 1676. He lost royal…