Born: Mar. 29, 1976Tennis youngest Grand Slam semifinalist ever (age 14 in 1990 French Open); surprise gold medal winner at 1992 Olympics; left tour from 1994 to '96 due to personal problems…
actressBorn: Dec. 12, 1970Birthplace: New York After a long stretch of forgettable roles in mostly forgettable films, Connelly gave her breakthrough performance in 2001's A Beautiful Mind. She…
actressBorn: 7/24/1969Birthplace: Bronx, New York Film and television actress best known for her portrayal of Selena, the murdered Tejano singer, in the movie Selena (1997), for which she earned a…
actressBorn: 9/16/1958Birthplace: Los Angeles Tilly first came to the attention of American television audiences through her recurring guest role on Hill Street Blues (1984–85) though around the…
KINKAID, Moses Pierce, a Representative from Nebraska; born near Morgantown, Monongalia County, W.Va., January 24, 1856; attended the public schools; was graduated from the law department of…
actress Born: 2/5/1962Birthplace: Los Angeles Daughter of actor Vic Morrow and of actress/writer Barbara Turner, actress Leigh is often recognized for her lost, wistful air that allowed her success…
ADAMS, Robert, Jr., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 26, 1849; attended Doctor Fairies Physical Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., and was graduated from the…
JOY, Charles Frederick, a Representative from Missouri; born in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., December 11, 1849; attended the public schools; was graduated from Yale College in 1874;…
(Encyclopedia) Selznick, David O., 1902–65, American film producer, b. Pittsburgh. He worked for studios in Hollywood before founding Selznick International Pictures in 1936. Selznick's most famous…
(Encyclopedia) Charpentier, Emmanuelle MarieCharpentier, Emmanuelle Marieāmänüĕl märēˈ shärpäNtyāˈ [key], 1968–, French microbiologist, Ph.D. Pierre and Marie Curie Univ., 1995. Following…
