(Encyclopedia) Wessel, JohannWessel, Johannyōˈhän vĕsˈəl [key], c.1420–1489, Dutch theologian and precursor of the Protestant Reformation, also known as Wessel Harmenss Gansfort or Goesevoyrd. He was…
actressBorn: 4/12/1979Birthplace: New York City Talented actress who made the leap to movies from her Golden Globe-winning role in the short-lived but well regarded television series, My So-Called…
George W. Bush's secretary of Transportation Born: 11/12/1931Birthplace: San Jose, Calif. The lone Democrat appointed to Bush's cabinet, Mineta was offered the same job in the Clinton…
BRYAN, Henry Hunter, (brother of Joseph Hunter Bryan), a Representative from Tennessee; born in Martin County, N.C., February 23, 1786; attended grammar and high schools; moved to Tennessee…
actorBorn: 3/17/1964Birthplace: Charlottesville, Virginia Film actor who was part of the Brat Pack in the early eighties. Appearing in films such as Class (1983) and St. Elmo's Fire (1985) with…
LANDRY, Jeffrey M., a Representative from Louisiana; born in Saint Martinville, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, on December 23, 1970; B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, La…
Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history of Black History Month, read biographies of famous African Americans, try our quizzes and crosswords…
Black History Month Special Features: Famous People & Literature (Ali, King, etc)
Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the Harlem Renaissance and…
Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history of Black History Month, read biographies of famous African Americans, try our quizzes, find stats…
