(Aspen, Colo., Jan. 22–25, 2009) These are the winners of the men's and women's Winter Extreme Games at Aspen, Colorado in 2009. Snowboard: Nate Holland (men's X…
RAMSAY, Robert Lincoln, a Representative from West Virginia; born in Durham, England, March 24, 1877; immigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents, who settled in New Cumberland,…
(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Herschel Vespasian, 1812–80, U.S. political leader, b. Burke co., Ga. Admitted to the bar in 1834, he filled (1848–49) an unexpired Senate term before serving as circuit court…
actorBorn: 7/08/1933Birthplace: London, England London-born comedian who got his start writing comedy for British TV in the 1950s before becoming an actor in several popular series, including Marty…
actor, comedianBorn: 8/1/1933Died: 5/4/2009Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Portly comedic actor who appeared in a number of Mel Brooks' movies, including Blazing Saddles (1974), Silent Movie (1976…
actorBorn: 12/3/1968Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Actor whose beefy good looks and tendency to star in slapstick comedies belie some solid acting talent. On the one hand, Fraser has starred as…
(Encyclopedia) Saban, Nick (Nicholas Lou Saban, Jr.)Saban, Nicksāˈbən [key], 1951–, American football coach, b. Fairmont, W.Va., grad. Kent State Univ., 1973. After playing defensive back in football…
(Encyclopedia) Robertson, William, 1721–93, Scottish churchman and historian. As moderator (1762–80) of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, he led the moderate party and enforced the…
