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Nadine Gordimer

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),…

Harold Prince

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…

Steuben Glass

The Question: Did Baron Wilhelm Von Steuben have anything to do with the development of Steuben glass? The Answer: Not really. The Steuben…

Vocal Group Hall of Fame

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…

Navajo Code Talkers

Navajo Code Talkers The code that was never broken Source: Department of the Navy President George W. Bush honored Navajo Code Talkers in July 2001. Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu,…

Year in Review 1999 | Top Sports Moments

Top Sports Moments From one of the worst black eyes in boxing history to Robin Ventura's stunning "Grand Slam Single." by John Gettings, Mike Morrison, & Gerry Brown Van de Velde…

Lenny Wilkens

Born: Oct. 28, 1937Basketball NBA's all-time winningest coach; MVP of 1960 NIT as Providence guard; played 15 years in NBA, including 4 as player-coach; MVP of 1971 All-Star Game; coached Seattle…

Joseph Pulitzer

journalistBorn: 4/10/1847Birthplace: Mako, Hungary Newspaperman who emigrated to the United States in 1864 and began a successful career as editor and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He…