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Atlantic Hurricane Names

Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…

The 100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900

Book Magazine, now defunct, compiled a panel of 55 authors, literary agents, editors, and actors in 2002 to “rank the top one hundred characters in literature since 1900.”Jay Gatsby, The…

Landmarks of Boston

by Dana J. Quigley photos by Carol M. Highsmith No city in the U.S. is richer in historical associations than Boston, and no city has retained more of its original buildings…

1999 Thoroughbred Major Stakes Races

Schedule and results of major stakes races in 1999; (T) indicates turf race course; (F) indicates furlongs. 1999 Date Race Track Miles Winner Jockey Purse Jan. 3…

2000 Michigan 500

Date— Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Michigan International Speedway. Distance— 500 miles; Course— 2 mile oval; Field—24 cars; Winner's average speed— 177.694 mph; Margin of victory— 0.040…

Entertainment News from July 1998

1The nuptial we've been anticipating for what seems like forever, finally takes place. Barbra Streisand and James Brolin tie the knot in an ultra-private ceremony at the bride's Malibu home.…

Juvenile

Juvenile Distances: one mile (1984-85, 87); 11/16 miles (1986 and since 1988).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Chief's Crown (3/4)1:361/5 Don MacBeth Roger…

Breeders' Cup Championship: Sprint

Sprint Distance: six furlongs (since 1984).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Eillo (ns)1:101/5 Craig Perret Budd Lepman Commemorate Fighting Fit1985…

Classic

Classic Distance: 11/4 miles (since 1984).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Wild Again (hd)2:032/5 Pat Day Vincent Timphony Slew o' Gold Gate Dancer*1985 Proud…