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Lowell, Percival
(Encyclopedia) Lowell, Percival, 1855–1916, American astronomer, b. Boston, grad. Harvard, 1876; brother of Abbott Lawrence Lowell and Amy Lowell. He visited Korea and Japan, where he acted as…Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
(Encyclopedia) Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, accredited institution of higher education; in New York City; coeducational; chartered and opened in 1859. Founded by Peter Cooper…Steven Spielberg Biography
Steven Spielberg(Steven Allan Spielberg)director, producerBorn: 12/18/1946Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Academy Award-winning director whose films, which range from action-adventure to science…George Ryan, 2003 News
Republican governor of Illinois, commuted the sentences of 167 inmates on death row, calling capital punishment fundamentally flawed. He announced the move in January, two days before…George Ryan, 2000 News
Republican governor of Illinois, imposed a moratorium on executions in Jan., citing a “shameful record of convicting innocent people and putting them on death row.” Ryan said since 1977, 13…Chico Ryan 1998 Deaths
Chico Ryan (David Allen Ryan)Age: 50 vocalist and bass player for the mock 50's rock act Sha Na Na.Died: July 26, 1998.Bob RussellR - ZLou RymkusRyan Harris, 1998 News
11, Chicago youth, was found dead in the yard of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in July. Police charged two young boys, ages 7 and 8, with killing Harris after they confessed that…George Ryan, 2006 News
former governor of Illinois, was convicted in April of racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud, tax fraud, and making false statements to the FBI. Authorities said Ryan accepted gifts for…Ryan Caufield: Year One
FoxFriday 8:00–9:00 p.m.; canceledCast:Sean Maher, Amanda Detmer, Roslyn Sanchez, Mary McDonnell, Michael Rispoli, James Roday, Chad Linberg, Michael Sullivan, Richard Portnow, and Clifton…Ryan O'Neal Biography
Ryan O'Neal(Patrick Ryan O'Neal)actorBorn: 4/20/1941Birthplace: Los Angeles Ruggedly good-looking, O'Neal became famous as a star of the soap opera Peyton Place (1964–69). His memorable films include…