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John Milton BERNHISEL, Congress, UT (1799-1881)

BERNHISEL, John Milton, a Delegate from the Territory of Utah; born at Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, near Harrisburg, Cumberland County, Pa., July 23, 1799; attended the common schools; was…

Letting the "Air" out of the NBA

NBC and TNT In November 1997, Turner Broadcasting and NBC signed new television deals with the NBA worth in excess of $2.6 billion for a four year commitment. Thus far, they've been rewarded with…

Reese Bowen BRABSON, Congress, TN (1817-1863)

BRABSON, Reese Bowen, (uncle of Charles Keith Bell), a Representative from Tennessee; born at Brabsons Ferry, near Knoxville, Tenn., September 16, 1817; attended the Dandridge Academy,…

Robert MARION, Congress, SC (1766-1811)

MARION, Robert, a Representative from South Carolina; born 1766 in Berkeley District, S.C.; pursued an academic course, and was graduated from the University of the State of Pennsylvania (now…

Clara Bow

actressBorn: 7/29/1905Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York As the quintessential flapper, she defined the 1920s. Her hairstyle, her clothes, her flamboyant sex life, and her cupid-bow mouth all…