Selected records. Source: National Aeronautic AssociationAltitude113,739.9 ft; 34,668 m.Cmdr. M.D. Ross (U.S.) and Lt. Cmdr. V.A. Prather, Lee Lewis Memorial, Gulf of Mexico, May 4, 1961.Distance25…
(Encyclopedia) MacCracken, Henry Mitchell, 1840–1918, American educator, b. Oxford, Ohio, grad. Miami Univ. (Ohio), 1857. After a brief teaching career MacCracken entered the Presbyterian ministry in…
(Encyclopedia) Tibbett, LawrenceTibbett, Lawrencetĭbˈĭt [key], 1896–1960, American baritone, b. Bakersfield, Calif. He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1923. After a successful…
(Encyclopedia) Vardon, Harry, 1870–1939, British golfer, b. Jersey. A former caddie, he became at 20 a professional golfer. He won six British Open championships (1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, and…
Entertainer of the YearBarbara MandrellSingle of the Year“He Stopped Loving Her Today,” George JonesAlbum of the YearCoal Miner's Daughter—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (MCA)Song of the Year (…
STONE, Ulysses Stevens, a Representative from Oklahoma; born on a farm near Weldon, De Witt Township, De Witt County, Ill., December 17, 1878; moved with his parents to Jones, Okla., in 1894;…
FUDGE, Marcia L., a Representative from Ohio; born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; October 29, 1952; graduated from Shaker Heights High School, 1971; B. S., Ohio State University, Columbus,…
COCKRELL, Jeremiah Vardaman, (brother of Francis Marion Cockrell), a Representative from Texas; born near Warrensburg, Johnson County, Mo., May 7, 1832; attended the common schools and Chapel…
(Encyclopedia) Terfel, Bryn, 1965–, Welsh bass-baritone, b. Pant Glas as Bryn Terfel Jones. One of the most acclaimed singers of his era, he has a voice of rare warmth, richness, and power. His rise…
