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Thurow, Lester Carl

(Encyclopedia) Thurow, Lester CarlThurow, Lester Carlth&oobreve;rˈō, thərōˈ [key], 1938–2016, American economist, b. Livingston, Mont.; B.A. Williams College, 1960; M.A. Oxford, 1962; Ph.D.…

Young, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Young, Thomas, 1773–1829, English physicist, physician, and Egyptologist. He established (1799) a medical practice in London and was elected (1811) to the staff of St. George's…

Bowling Tournament Results, 1996-1997: PBA

Late 1996 Fall TourFinalEventWinnerEarningsScoreRunner-upOct. 30Touring Pro-Senior Doubles Eric Forkel/ Gene Stus$22,000231-201Jason Couch/ Larry LaubNov. 6Greater Harrisburg OpenW.R.…

Sports Superlatives

The oldest, the tallest, the fastest, and the longest by Mike Morrison and Chris Frantz Have you ever wondered who threw the fastest pitch in Major League Baseball history? Or who is the oldest…

St.Louis Cardinals 2001 Roster By Statistics

Batting (135 AB)AvgABRHHRRBISBAlbert Pujols*.329590112194371301J.D. Drew.32337580121277313Placido Polanco.3075648717333812Jim Edmonds.30450095152301105Fernando Vina.3036319519195617Miguel…

Garfield, James Abram

(Encyclopedia) Garfield, James Abram, 1831–81, 20th President of the United States (Mar.–Sept., 1881). Born on a frontier farm in Cuyahoga co., Ohio, he spent his early years in poverty. As a youth…

1976 Academy Awards

The 1976 Academy Awards were presented March 28, 1977 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureAll the President's Men, Walter Coblenz, producer (Warner Bros.)Bound for…

2016 Academy Awards

The 2017 Academy Awards will be presented on Mar. 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture Moonlight Arrival Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High…

WILLIAMS, William, Congress, IN (1821-1896)

WILLIAMS William , a Representative from Indiana; born near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa., May 11, 1821; attended the common schools and received a very limited education; studied law; was…