PEERY, William, a Delegate from Delaware; born 1743; settled with his fatherâs family near Lewes, Del.; farmer; Lewes, Del., militia, Revolutionary War, 1777; member of the Delaware state…
NASCAR's biggest race of the year is the Daytona 500, and it's also the first race of the year. Imagine having the Super Bowl at the beginning of the football season instead of at the end.Racing…
NELSEN, Ancher, a Representative from Minnesota; born on a farm in Renville County, Near Buffalo Lake, Minn., October 11, 1904; graduated from high school in Brownton, Minn., 1923; member of…
LITTLE, Edward Preble, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Mass., November 7, 1791; attended the public schools; at the age of nine (in 1800) he was on…
Born: Feb. 28, 1940Auto racer 4-time USAC-CART national champion (1965-66,69,84); only driver to win Daytona 500 (1967), Indy 500 (1969) and Formula One world title (1978); Indy 500 Rookie of Year…
Entertainer of the YearEddy ArnoldSingle of the Year“There Goes My Everything,” Jack GreeneAlbum of the YearThere Goes My Everything, Jack Greene (Decca)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“There…
Entertainer of the YearCharley PrideSingle of the Year“Help Me Make It Through the Night,” Sammi SmithAlbum of the YearI Won't Mention It Again, Ray Price (Columbia)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…
Entertainer of the YearCharlie RichSingle of the Year“Country Bumpkin,” Cal SmithAlbum of the YearA Very Special Love Song, Charlie Rich (Epic)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Country Bumpkin…
Entertainer of the YearJohn DenverSingle of the Year“Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy FenderAlbum of the YearA Legend in My Time, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“…
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. See a partial list of the winners below. If you want to view a complete list…