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Rufus EASTON, Congress, MO (1774-1834)

EASTON, Rufus, a Delegate from the Territory of Missouri; born in Litchfield, Conn., May 4, 1774; completed an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…

Charles FOSTER, Congress, OH (1828-1904)

FOSTER, Charles, a Representative from Ohio; born near Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, April 12, 1828; moved with his father to Rome, now the city of Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; attended the…

William Smith HERNDON, Congress, TX (1835-1903)

HERNDON, William Smith, a Representative from Texas; born in Rome, Floyd County, Ga., November 27, 1835; moved to Wood County, Tex., in May 1852; attended the common schools and was graduated…

Esquiline

(Encyclopedia) Esquiline, hill: see Rome before Augustus and Roman Empire under Rome.

Alan Webb

Born: Jan. 13, 1983Track on May 27, 2001 at the Prefontaine Classic, he ran a mile in 3:53.43 to break Jim Ryun's 36-year-old national high school record; collegiate track star at Michigan.

Leroy Kelly

Born: May 20, 1942Football replaced Jim Brown in the Cleveland Browns backfield; in 1967, he led the NFL in rushing yards (1,205), rushing average (5.1 per carry) and rushing touchdowns (11).

August—History of the Month's Origin

A history of the month's name by Borgna Brunner Related Links Julius CaesarAugustusThe Roman EmpireHistory of the CalendarPerpetual CalendarNames of the MonthsGregorian Calendar…

August—History of the Month's Origin

A history of the month's name by Borgna Brunner Related Links Julius CaesarAugustusThe Roman EmpireHistory of the CalendarPerpetual CalendarNames of the MonthsGregorian Calendar…