The Question:
Who invented basketball?
The Answer:
Basketball is one of the few popular sports with a definite known origin. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Springfield,…
Distributor:Weston Woods Studios, Inc. Duke Ellington's biography and legacy as “King of the Keys” is brought to life in the swing and sway of an edited soundtrack that features some of the…
Born: May 6, 1931Baseball OF nicknamed the “Say Hey Kid”; led NL in HRs and stolen bases 4 times each; 2-time MVP (1954,65) with NY-SF Giants; Hall of Famer who played in 24 All-Star Games, earning…
The Olympics draws on traditions of war, religion, economy by David Johnson Related Links Olympics OverviewBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient OlympicsMemorable Olympic…
fashion designerBorn: 1934 Quant turned the fashion world upside-down with her outrageous styles. She is credited with creating both the mod look of the 1960s, with its futuristic-looking vinyl…
authorBorn: 11/20/1923Birthplace: South Africa Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels and stories explore the domestic realities of life under apartheid. Her works include The Lying Days (1953),…
theatrical producer, directorBorn: 1/30/1928Birthplace: New York City Tony Award-winning theatrical producer and director known for his successful Broadway musicals. His productions include Pajama…
The Question: What is the Vocal Group Hall of Fame? The Answer: The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, located in Sharon, Pa., was founded in 1997 "to honor the…
(Encyclopedia) MorelosMorelosmōrāˈlōs [key], state (1990 pop. 1,195,059), 1,917 sq mi (4,965 sq km), S Mexico. Cuernavaca is the capital. Morelos is separated from the Federal District and from…
