(Encyclopedia) Howells, William Dean, 1837–1920, American novelist, critic, and editor, b. Martins Ferry, Ohio. Both in his own novels and in his critical writing, Howells was a champion of realism…
(Encyclopedia) TintorettoTintorettotēntōrĕtˈtō [key], 1518–94, Venetian painter, whose real name was Jacopo Robusti. Tintoretto is considered one of the greatest painters in the Venetian tradition.…
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Born: Aug. 19, 1960Baseball RHP Hawaiian-born pitcher who retired in 1995 with a career mark of 136-116 over 13 years; went 15-6 in 1986 as a member of the world champion New York Mets.
Born: Aug. 29, 1946Track & Field won 1968 Olympic gold medal in long jump with world record (29-ft, 21/2in.) that shattered old mark by nearly 2 feet; record finally broken by 2 inches in 1991…
Head coach Don Nelson's 12-man NBA All-Star squad that cruised to gold medal at 1994 World Basketball Championships in Toronto— Derrick Coleman, Joe Dumars, Kevin Johnson, Larry Johnson, Shawn…
