(Encyclopedia) vaudevillevaudevillevôdˈvĭl [key], originally a light song, derived from the drinking and love songs formerly attributed to Olivier Basselin and called Vau, or Vaux, de Vire. Similar…
(Encyclopedia) Veeck, Bill (William Louis Veeck, Jr.), 1914–86, American baseball executive, b. Chicago. The son of an owner of the Chicago Cubs, Veeck began his executive career with the Milwaukee…
Wild cards are added to a strict qualification system to encourage greater sports participation worldwide by Catherine McNiff Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related…
Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals
by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics 2010 Winter…
Once a popular attraction at ski carnivals by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics2010 Winter Olympics Final…
Fair Play by Alicia Potter In State Fair, the 1933 movie musical, the mother aims to win the bake-off; the father, the hog competition; and as for the teens, they're looking for love.…
(Encyclopedia) demonetizationdemonetizationdēˌmŏnˌətəzāˈshən [key], governmental withdrawal of the monetary quality from particular coinage or precious metal. By demonetization former money is no…
comedian, actorBorn: 2/7/1966Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Rock began his career by working the comedy clubs in New York City. Discovered by Eddie Murphy, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live…
