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Ivan DeBlois Combe 2000 Deaths

Ivan DeBlois CombeAge: 88 entrepreneur who created Clearasil, the acne cream, and developed the Odor-Eaters line of foot-care products. His marketing successes include Grecian Formula and…

Joe Concannon 2000 Deaths

Joe ConcannonAge: 60 sports reporter who covered the Boston Marathon, golf, the Beanpot, college football and the Olympics for the Boston Globe for more than 30 years; retired after covering…

Ruth Handler 2002 Deaths

Ruth HandlerAge: 85 cofounder of Mattel and creator of the Barbie doll. The buxom doll debuted in 1959 and became an instant hit, offering girls a mature alternative to baby dolls. More than…

Lionel Hampton 2002 Deaths

Lionel HamptonAge: 94 dynamic jazz vibraphonist whose rollicking delivery and backbeat influenced generations of jazz musicians and helped to usher in rock and roll. He also played piano and…

Perry Como

Perry ComosingerBorn: 5/18/1912Birthplace: Canonsburg, Pa. Grammy Award–winning crooner known for his laid-back personality and casual song delivery. The Perry Como Show was broadcast from…

Perry Como Biography

Perry ComosingerBorn: 5/18/1912Birthplace: Canonsburg, Pa. Grammy Award–winning crooner known for his laid-back personality and casual song delivery. The Perry Como Show was broadcast from…

<i>Jeopardy!</i> Is a Proven Winner

"America's Favorite Quiz Show" celebrates its 50th year on television. by Catherine McNiff Related Links Top Syndicated TV Shows The Top 10 TV Shows of the Century Biography…

Bermuda

(Encyclopedia) BermudaBermudabûrmy&oomacr;ˈdə [key], British dependency (2015 est. pop. 70,000), 21 sq mi (53 sq km), comprising some 150 coral rocks, islets, and islands (of which some 20 are…

1997 MLB American League Season Recap

Preseason Picks MVP: Alex Rodriguez, SS, Seattle Rookie of the Year: Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Cy Young: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox A.L. Champion: New York Yankees Wild…