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Vázquez, Tabaré

(Encyclopedia) Vásquez, Tabaré (Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas)Vásquez, Tabarétäbärāˈ rämōnˈ väsˈkĕs rôˈsäs [key], 1940–2020, Uruguayan political leader, president of Uruguay (2005–10, 2015–20). He…

Mario

(Encyclopedia) MarioMariomärˈyō [key], 1810–83, stage name of Giovanni Matteo, Cavaliere di Candia, Italian tenor. An officer of the Piedmontese guard, he went to Paris in 1836 and studied at the…

National Museum of Anthropology

(Encyclopedia) National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City. The present building, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and inspired by ancient Mexican architecture, was opened in 1964 and houses choice…

Lanza, Mario

(Alfred Arnold Cocozza) singer, actorBirthplace: PhiladelphiaBorn: 1921Died: 1959

Mario Andretti

Mario AndrettiBorn: Feb. 28, 1940Auto racer 4-time USAC-CART national champion (1965-66,69,84); only driver to win Daytona 500 (1967), Indy 500 (1969) and Formula One world title (1978); Indy…

Mario Lemieux

Mario LemieuxBorn: Oct. 5, 1965Hockey C 6-time NHL scoring leader (1988-89,92-93,96,97); Rookie of Year (1985); 4-time All-NHL 1st team (1988-89,93,96); 3-time regular season MVP (1988,93,96…

Mario Zagalo

Mario ZagaloBorn: Aug. 9, 1931Soccer Brazilian forward who is one of only two men (Franz Beckenbauer is the other) to serve as both captain (1962) and coach (1970,94) of World Cup champion.…

Mario Puzo

Mario PuzoBorn: 10/15/1920Birthplace: "Hell's Kitchen," New York City author who penned The Godfather, a bestseller that would later be made into one of the most popular movies of all-time. He also…

American Idol

Searching for Superstars by Beth Rowen Related Links Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands Composers and Conductors Composers and Performers of Popular Music Concert…