(Encyclopedia) McCay, Winsor, b. 1867 or 1869, d. 1934, American newspaper cartoonist and film animator, b. Canada or Spring Lake, Mich. McCay began painting signs and posters in Chicago, later…
(Encyclopedia) Atchison, David RiceAtchison, David Riceăchˈĭsən [key], 1807–86, U.S. Senator, b. Frogtown, Ky. A lawyer and politician in Missouri, he served in the Senate from 1843 to 1855. As a…
(Encyclopedia) Goldoni, CarloGoldoni, Carlokärˈlō gōldôˈnē [key], 1707–93, Italian dramatist. He was enamored of comedy from childhood, having sketched his first comic drama at eight. He took a…
(Encyclopedia) Hutcheson, FrancisHutcheson, Francishŭchˈəsən [key], 1694–1746, British philosopher, b. Co. Down, Ireland. He was a professor at the Univ. of Glasgow from 1729 until his death. His…
(Encyclopedia) Soane, Sir JohnSoane, Sir Johnsōn [key], 1753–1837, English architect. After studying with George Dance, the younger, Soane won a fellowship to Rome. He toured Italy and returned in…
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie Cast In order of appearance * Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! * Albus Dumbledore . . . . . . Richard Harris Professor…
Here are the best-selling children's books of all time (through the end of 2000), with author and year of initial publication, compiled by Publishers Weekly. OP means the book is no longer in print.…
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010; the winners are listed below. Album of the Year: Fearless - Taylor…
Two bronze medals are awarded in each weight class. Light Flyweight (106 lbs): 1. Brahim Asloum, FRA dec. 2. Rafael Munoz Lozano, SPA (23-10); 3. Kim Un Chol, N. Kor, and Maikro Romero, CUB.…
Senate Years of Service: 1831-1837; 1850-1851 Party: Anti-Jacksonian; Whig EWING, Thomas, (father of Thomas Ewing [1829-1896]), a Senator from Ohio; born near West Liberty, Ohio County, Va…
