Walter PaytonJuly 25, 1954—November 1, 1999
by Michael Morrison Walter Payton, the former Chicago Bears running back and current all-time leader in NFL career rushing…
Eleven states, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico
Eleven states, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico will hold elections for governor this year. Below is a listing of the elections, the current governor,…
(Encyclopedia) cult, ritual observances involved in worship of, or communication with, the supernatural or its symbolic representations. A cult includes the totality of ideas, activities, and…
(Encyclopedia) Great Migration, in U.S. history. 1 The migration of Puritans to New England from England, 1620–40, prior to the English civil war. As a result of the increasingly tyrannical rule of…
(Encyclopedia) Warren Commission, popular name given to the U.S. Commission to Report upon the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, established (Nov. 29, 1963) by executive order of President…
The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history
by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…
Babe Didrickson competed in baseball, golf, and Olympics track and field
by Mike Morrison Babe Didrikson (second from left) winning the hurdles in 1932. (Source: AP) Related…
Record of the Year“Up, Up and Away,” 5th DimensionAlbum of the YearSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (Capitol)Song of the Year“Up, Up and Away,” Jimmy L. Webb, songwriterBest New…
