(Encyclopedia) Eggers, Dave, 1970–, American writer, publisher, and educator, b. Boston. He began as an editor at Salon.com and a writer for several publications, founded a small magazine, and wrote…
(Encyclopedia) Smith, Dave, 1942–, American poet, b. Portsmouth, Va. His early poetry established him as a sensitive observer of human behavior. His verse is often rooted in his native South and has…
Born: Oct. 3, 1951Baseball OF-DH selected in 4 major sports league drafts in 1973— NFL, NBA, ABA, and MLB; chose baseball and played in 12 All-Star Games over 22-year career; at age 41, helped lead…
Born: Oct. 16, 1940Basketball F youngest coach in NBA history (24 in 1964); player-coach of Detroit Pistons (1964-67); played in 8 All-Star games; won 2 NBA titles as player with NY Knicks; ABA…
musicianBorn: 1/9/1967Birthplace: South Africa Founder of the Dave Matthews Band, a jazz-influenced rock and roll group that grew from touring the United States in a station wagon and releasing a…
(Encyclopedia) Alberdi, Juan BautistaAlberdi, Juan Bautistahwän boutēsˈtä älbārˈdē [key], 1810–84, Argentine political philosopher, patriot, and diplomat. He opposed Juan Manuel de Rosas, and after…
(Encyclopedia) Alvarado, Juan BautistaAlvarado, Juan Bautistahwän boutēsˈtä älväräˈᵺō [key], 1809–82, governor of Alta California (1836–42), b. Monterey, Calif. Out of the chaotic times in the…
(Encyclopedia) Mayno or Maino, Juan BautistaMayno or Maino, Juan Bautistahwän boutēsˈtä mīˈnō [key], 1578–1649, Spanish painter. He entered the Dominican order in Toledo, where he is thought to have…
