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Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said

(Encyclopedia) Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, 1954–, sultan of Oman (2020–). A member of the ruling family of Oman, he held various positions in the Omani foreign ministry (1986–2002) and served as…

King SWOPE, Congress, KY (1893-1961)

SWOPE, King, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Danville, Boyle County, Ky., August 10, 1893; attended the common schools; was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Ky., in 1914 and…

Bashir, Omar Hassan Ahmed al-

(Encyclopedia) Bashir, Omar Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir, Omar Hassan Ahmed al-ōˈmär häˈsän äˈmĕd äl-bäshērˈ [key], 1944–, Sudanese military and political leader, president of Sudan (1994–2019). He…

Abu al-Faraj Ali of Esfahan

(Encyclopedia) Abu al-Faraj Ali of EsfahanAbu al-Faraj Ali of Esfahanäˈb&oomacr; äl-färajˈ älēˈ, ĕsfähänˈ [key], 897–967, Arabic scholar from Iran. He is mainly known for his invaluable Kitab al-…

Betsy King

Born: Aug. 13, 1955Golfer 2-time LPGA Player of Year (1984,89); 3-time winner of Dinah Shore (1987,90,97) and 2-time winner of U.S. Open (1989,90); 34 overall Tour wins; 1st player in LPGA history…

Don King

Born: Aug. 20, 1931Boxing promoter first major Black promoter who has controlled heavyweight title off and on since 1978; first big promotion was Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman in 1974…

Carole King

pop songwriter, singerBorn: 2/9/1942Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Grammy Award-winning pop songwriter and singer best known for her 1971 recording Tapestry. With her former husband, Gerry Goffin…

Sharpton, Rev. Al

(Encyclopedia) Sharpton, Rev. Al (Alfred Charles Sharpton), 1954- , African-American minister and civil rights activist, b, Brownsville, Brooklyn, N.…