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Twelve Original Stocks

The Question: What were the 12 orginal stocks that made up the Dow Jones Industrial Average? The Answer: The 12 stocks that made up the original Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896 were…

Thompson, William T.

(Encyclopedia) Thompson, William T., 1812–82, American humorist and editor, b. Ravenna, Ohio. He was founder and editor of the Savannah Morning News, which became one of the most prominent newspapers…

2004 Grammy Awards

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. Record: “Here We Go…

Lions International

(Encyclopedia) Lions International, organization of business and professional people, founded (1917) by Melvin Jones. The International Association of Lions Clubs (popularly known as Lions…

Gravelot, Hubert

(Encyclopedia) Gravelot, HubertGravelot, Hubertübĕrˈ grävlōˈ [key], 1699–1772, French engraver. Gravelot was instrumental in introducing the French rococo pictorial tradition to England. The books he…

Dudley, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Dudley, Thomas, 1576–1653, colonial governor of Massachusetts, b. England. As a young man he served as a clerk and later as steward to the earl of Lincoln. In 1630 he emigrated to…

Whitehall, street, London, England

(Encyclopedia) Whitehall, street in Westminster borough, London, England. Because of the many British government offices on the street, Whitehall has become a synonym for the government. The name…

Duncan, Isadora

(Encyclopedia) Duncan, IsadoraDuncan, Isadoraĭzˌədôrˈə dŭngˈkən [key], 1878–1927, American dancer, b. San Francisco. She had little success in the United States when she first created dances based on…

Holiday Movie Preview 2000

Holiday Film Faves How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bounce, and Quills by Beth Rowen Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonOpens December 8 Ang Lee's latest film landed awards and raves…

Running

Long-distance In 1966 Robin Gibb Bingay became the first woman ever to run in the famed Boston Marathon when she entered as a man. She…