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Takahata, Isao

(Encyclopedia) Takahata, Isao, 1935–2018, Japanese animator. One the most influential directors of Japanese animated films (anime), he joined Tokyo's Toei animation studio in 1959. His first feature…

1996 World History

Ella Fitzgerald (1918–1996) Archive Photos Madeleine Albright (1937– ) U.S. State Department Kofi Annan (1938– ) United Nations  …

King Charles III | Royal Biographies

Royal Biographies: King Charles III   by David Johnson     Charles Philip Arthur George, the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne, was born in Buckingham Palace on…

1982 World History

1982British overcome Argentina in Falklands war (April 2–June 15). Israel invades Lebanon in attack on P.L.O. (June 4). John W. Hinckley, Jr., found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of…

Thandie Newton

actressBorn: 11/6/1972Birthplace: Zambia, Africa Mission: Impossible 2 star Thandie Newton originally set her sights on becoming a dancer. The daughter of a Zimbabwean mother (a princess of the…

Isaac Dashiell JONES, Congress, MD (1806-1893)

JONES, Isaac Dashiell, a Representative from Maryland; born on the family homestead, ”Wetcpquin,” Somerset County, Md., November 1, 1806; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from…

Lohengrin

(Encyclopedia) LohengrinLohengrinlōˈən-grĭn [key], in medieval German story, a knight of the Holy Grail, son of Parzival. He is sent to rescue Princess Elsa of Brabant from an unwanted suitor. Led to…

Smallest European Country

The Question: What is the smallest European country, defined by land mass? The Answer: At .17 square miles, Vatican City (an…

Akihito

(Encyclopedia) AkihitoAkihitoäkēˈhētō [key], 1933–, emperor of Japan (1989–2019). As crown prince, he traveled widely, visiting Great Britain, Canada, the United States, and many countries of Asia…