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(Arthur Garfunkel)singer; actorBorn: 11/5/1941Birthplace: Forest Hills, Queens, New York Garfunkel is best known as half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel (1962–70), formed with his grade-school…
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010; the winners are listed below. Album of the Year: Fearless - Taylor…
Senate Years of Service: 1941-1943Party: DemocratSPENCER, George Lloyd, a Senator from Arkansas; born in Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Mo., March 27, 1893; moved to Okolona, Ark., in 1902; attended…
(Encyclopedia) Gottschalk, Louis MoreauGottschalk, Louis Moreaumôrōˈ gŏtˈshôk [key], 1829–69, American pianist and composer, b. New Orleans, of English-French parentage, studied in Paris. Chopin and…
Most people think……Christopher Columbus discovered America. In fact, the Vikings, led by Leif Ericson, were the first Europeans to land on the coast of North America in the year 1000. Christopher…
television journalist, writerBorn: 10/31/1931Birthplace: Wharton, Texas Hurricane Carla should receive some of the credit for Dan Rather's success, since it was his coverage of the storm for a…
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2014. See a partial list of the winners below. If you want to view a complete list…
musicianBorn: 7/20/1947Birthplace: Autlan De Navarro, Mexico The guitar-playing legend's blend of blues, rock, and Afro-Cuban rhythms has kept him visible on the popular music front for more than…