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Ford Frick

Born: Dec. 19, 1894Baseball sportswriter and radio announcer who served as NL president (1934-51) and commissioner (1951-65); convinced record-keepers to list Roger Maris' and Babe Ruth's season…

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS, 2006

(Wimbledon, England, June 26-July 9, 2006) Men's singles—Roger Federer defeats Rafael Nadal 6-0, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (2-7), 6-3 Women's singles—Amelie…

Tommy Tune

dancer, choreographerBorn: 2/28/1939Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas Tony Award-winning dancer and choreographer known for his innovative dances and his work in musical films. His Broadway…

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS, 2008

(Wimbledon, England, June 23-July 6, 2008) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 6-7, 9-7 Women's singles—…

Disney Movies Slideshow

Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next by Beth…

Disney Movies Slideshow

Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next by Beth…

Australian Open, 2007

(Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 15-28, 2007) Men's singles—Roger Federer defeats Fernando Gonzalez 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 Women's singles—Serena Williams defeats…

Mel Blanc

actor, voice specialistBorn: 5/30/1908Birthplace: San Francisco Originally a musician, he entered radio acting in 1933 and later gained fame as the voice of hundreds of popular and beloved animated…

(Encyclopedia) Henry, Patrick, 1736–99, political leader in the American Revolution, b. Hanover co., Va. Largely self-educated, he became a prominent trial lawyer. Henry bitterly denounced (1765) the…

consular service

(Encyclopedia) consular service, organized body of public officers maintained by a government in the important ports and trade centers of foreign countries to protect the persons and interests of its…