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Jovita IdarSamuel Elmer ImesTopa IncaIshiDaniel “Chappie” James, Jr.Mae C. JemisonGish Jen Thomas L. JenningsFrederick McKinley JonesBarbara Charline JordanPercy Lavon JulianJohanna July Betty Mae…

Mantle, Mickey

(Encyclopedia) Mantle, Mickey (Mickey Charles Mantle), 1931–95, American baseball player, b. Spavinaw, Okla. In 1951, he joined the New York Yankees of the American League; eventually he replaced Joe…

Pacheco, Johnny

(Encyclopedia) Pacheco, Johnny (Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping), 1935-2021, Dominican-American salsa musician, bandleader, and recording executive, b…

1998 Movie Awards

1998 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards Best PictureSaving Private RyanBest ActorIan McKellen, Gods and MonstersBest Actress (tie)Ally Sheedy, High Art Fernanda Montenegro, Central…

Groundhog Day

The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie, and Pothole Pete by Holly Hartman February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend…

salsa

(Encyclopedia) salsa salsa sälˈsə, sôlˈ– [key], American popular music developed largely in New York City during…

Bowie Kuhn

Born: Oct. 28, 1926Baseball Commissioner Elected commissioner on Feb. 4, 1969 and served until Sept. 30, 1984; kept Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle out of baseball for their employment with casinos;…

Two-Time All-Star MVP's

The Question: Has a player ever been named Most Valuable Player of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game more than once? The Answer: Since…