Born: Nov. 26, 1878Cyclist Considered one of the first African-American sports heroes; held seven world cycling records at the turn of the century, racing mostly in Europe, Australia and New…
Senate Years of Service: 1949-1964; 1971-1978Party: Democrat; DemocratHUMPHREY, Hubert Horatio, Jr., (husband of Muriel Buck Humphrey), a Senator from Minnesota and a Vice President of the…
January 1, 1863 By the president of the United States of America: A Proclamation. Whereas on the 22d day of September, A.D. 1862, a proclamation was issued by the president of the United States,…
First Olympic Appearance: 2000 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: Gymnastics Did You Know? The trampoline bed, which is…
The Question: I'm looking on your site for the winner of the 50-meter freestyle swimming event at the 1984 Olympics, but can't find it. Do you have that…
Born: June 8, 1964Track & Field held world record in 400 meters from 1988 to 1999 when it was finally broken by Michael Johnson; banned for 21/2 years for allegedly failing drug test in 1990;…
(Encyclopedia) pesticide, biological, physical, or chemical agent used to kill plants or animals that are harmful to people; in practice, the term pesticide is often applied only to chemical agents.…
(Encyclopedia) equestrianism, art of riding and handling a horse. Horseback riding was practiced as far back as the Bronze Age and was thereafter adapted to commerce, industry, war, sport, and…
(Encyclopedia) Imperial Conference, assembly of representatives of the self-governing members of the British Empire, held about every four years until World War II. The meetings prior to 1911—in 1887…
