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Ariana Richards

actressBorn: 9/11/1979Birthplace: Healdsburg, California Having begun her career on television shows like The Golden Girls (1985) and My Sister Sam (1986), Richards lept onto the big screen as she…

Al Franken

comedian, writerBorn: 5/21/1951Birthplace: New York City Comedian and long-time cast member of Saturday Night Live (from 1979–80 and again from 1988–95) and star of the short-lived series LateLine…

Avery Brooks

actorBorn: 10/2/1948Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana American actor best known for his role as Hawk, on the TV show Spenser: For Hire (1985–88) and as Capt. Benjamin Sisko on the hit sci-fi TV…

Steve Buscemi

actor, directorBorn: 12/13/1957Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Prolific actor whose distinctive face and comedic talent have made him a star of independent film. His credits include Reservoir Dogs (…

Hawaii, island, United States

(Encyclopedia) Hawaii, island (2020 pop. 200, 629), 4,037 sq mi (10,456 sq km), largest and southernmost island of the state of Hawaii and coextensive…

Computers, Technology and the Internet

Best Online Games for Kids Internet Timeline Computer Virus Timeline Fact Monster’s Guide to Doing Research on the Internet Internet Safety Guide How Do Computers Work? Computer Glossary…

Economic Domino Theory

How Does Capital Flight Affect Me? Anyone who has invested in the stock market - and that's a whopping 43% of American households - can tell you that the American economy is not an island unto…

John Coltrane

jazz saxophonist, composerBorn: 9/23/1926Birthplace: Hamlet, North Carolina Jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist and composer who was a leader of the New Wave jazz movement. Coltrane began his…

Bud Grant

Born: May 20, 1927Football and Basketball only coach to win 100 games in both CFL and NFL and only member of both CFL and U.S. Pro Football Halls of Fame; led Winnipeg to 4 Grey Cup titles (1958-59…

Don King

Born: Aug. 20, 1931Boxing promoter first major Black promoter who has controlled heavyweight title off and on since 1978; first big promotion was Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman in 1974…