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Hepburn, Katharine

(Encyclopedia) Hepburn, Katharine, 1907–2003, American actress, b. Hartford, Conn. She made periodic stage appearances from 1928 on and debuted in the first of her 43 films in 1932; in her early…

Black Lives Matter

(Encyclopedia) Black Lives Matter, a global political movement. Founded in 2013 by organizers Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi, the #…

Michael WALSH, Congress, NY (1810-1859)

WALSH, Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Youghal, near Cork, Ireland, May 4, 1810; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; immigrated…

Beastie Boys

rock group The group's album, Licensed to Ill (1986) spawned the hit “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)” and went quintuple platinum, fueled by cross-over interest from both the band's…

The Queen Mary

The Queen Mary The only surviving major pre-war transatlantic ocean liner in existence by Mike Morrison The Queen Mary is the only surviving major pre-war transatlantic ocean liner still…

Women in Sports: Boxing

In 1876, Nell Saunders defeated Rose Harland in the first United States women's boxing match. Saunders received a silver butter dish as a prize…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 27–June 10, 2007)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Ana Ivanovic, 6–1…

NFL Football Preview 1999

By Gerry Brown, John Gettings & Mike Morrison Wide receiver Randy Moss (right) and rejuvenated quarterback Randall Cunningham look to overcome a disappointing loss to Atlanta in the 1998…

NFL Football Preview - Editors' Picks

Gerry's Picks AFC Champion - Jacksonville Jaguars NFC Champion - Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion - Green Bay Packers Mike's Picks AFC Champion - New England Patriots NFC Champion -…