Born: 8/19/1946Birthplace: Hope, Ark. William Jefferson Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Ark., on Aug. 19, 1946. He was named for his father, who was killed in an automobile…
(Encyclopedia) Erie Canal, artificial waterway, c.360 mi (580 km) long; connecting New York City with the Great Lakes via the Hudson River. Locks were built to overcome the 571-ft (174-m) difference…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…
In most cases, before making an arrest a police officer must read this list of rights to the suspect. It is called the Miranda warning because of the 1966 Supreme Court decision, Miranda v.…
actorBorn: 9/2/1964Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon Despite a deadpan style, Keanu Reeves has developed an impressive portfolio of acting parts. His theatrical start at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox…
actorBorn: 8/16/30Died: 3/24/2010 (Hollywood Hills, Calif.) Best Known as: actor who played Kelly Robinson in I Spy Veteran actor Robert Culp found fame in…
POTTLE, Emory Bemsley, a Representative from New York; born in Naples, Ontario County, N.Y., July 4, 1815; pursued classical studies at Penn Yan (N.Y.) Academy; studied law; was admitted to…
MAFFEI, Daniel B., a Representative from New York; born in Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y., July 4, 1968; graduated from Nottingham High School, Syracuse, N.Y., 1986; B.A., Brown University,…
HABERSHAM, Richard Wylly, (nephew of John Habersham and Joseph Habersham), a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., in December 1786; attended private schools, and was graduated…
U.S. Senator (D-North Carolina)Born: June 10, 1953Birthplace: Seneca, S.C. A Democratic senator from North Carolina since 1999, Edwards made an unsuccesesful bid for the 2004 Democratic…
