Christianity is based upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life is written about in the New Testament. Jesus, a Jew, was born in about 7 B.C. and assumed his public life, probably…
BEARDSLEY, Samuel, a Representative from New York; born in Hoosick, Rensselaer County, N.Y., February 6, 1790; pursued academic studies; taught school; studied law in Rome, N.Y.; served as a…
(Encyclopedia) ChattahoocheeChattahoocheechătˌəh&oomacr;ˈchē [key], river, 436 mi (702 km) long, rising in N Ga., and flowing generally SW to the Ala.-Ga. border and then S along it to join the…
The last Pharaoh of Egypt and the dashing Roman general by David Johnson One of the most famous women in history, Cleopatra VII was the brilliant and beautiful last Pharaoh of Egypt…
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Saint Oliver Plunket The last Catholic martyr to die at Tyburn, he was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975 by Ann-Marie Imbornoni St. Oliver Plunket (1629–1681) Born in County Meath, Oliver…
Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer,…
(Encyclopedia) Chamberlin, Guy (Berlin Guy “Champ” Chamberlin), 1894–1967, American football coach and player, b. Blue Springs, Neb., grad. Univ. of Nebraska, 1916. Chamberlin was one of the greatest…
(Encyclopedia) Farley, James AloysiusFarley, James Aloysiusălˌəwĭshˈəs [key], 1888–1976, American political leader, U.S. Postmaster General (1933–40), b. Rockland co., N.Y. He rose steadily in…
(Encyclopedia) Warner, Glenn Scobey, 1871–1954, American football coach, commonly known as “Pop” Warner, b. Springville, N.Y., grad. Cornell (LL.B., 1894). He excelled as guard (1892–94) on the…
