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Kenneth William HECHLER, Congress, WV (1914)

HECHLER, Kenneth William, a Representative from West Virginia; born near Roslyn, Long Island, N.Y., September 20, 1914; graduated from Roslyn High School, Roslyn, N.Y., 1931; A.B., Swarthmore…

Grateful Dead, The

(Encyclopedia) Grateful Dead, The, American rock music group formed in 1965 by guitarists Jerry Garcia, 1942–95, and Bob Weir, 1947–, harmonica player Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, 1945–73, bassist Phil…

Notable Cuban Biographies, A-Z

Raul Castro, president of Cuba. Source: Ismael Francisco, Cubadebate via AP Biographies by Category: Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and…

Guevara, Che

(Encyclopedia) Guevara, Che (Ernesto Guevara)Guevara, Chechā gāväˈrä, ārnĕsˈtō [key], 1928–67, Cuban revolutionary and political leader, b. Argentina. Trained as a physician at the Univ. of Buenos…

2008 Olympics: Canoeing

These are the medal winners of the men's and women's canoeing and kayaking events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. MEN Event…

Jeopardy! Turns 30!

"America's Favorite Quiz Show" celebrates its 50th year on television. by Catherine McNiff Related Links Top Syndicated TV ShowsThe Top 10 TV Shows of the CenturyBiography of Alex Trebek…

World Series Single Game and Single Series Records

(through 2005)Most hits game—5, Paul Molitor, Milwaukee A.L., first game vs. St. Louis N.L., 1982.Most 4-hit games, series—2, Robin Yount, Milwaukee A.L., first and fifth games vs. St. Louis N.L.,…

2012 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Awards ranging from journalism to drama to music Related Links Joseph Pulitzer Biography Book, Magazine,…