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Hudson's Bay Company

(Encyclopedia) Hudson's Bay Company, corporation chartered (1670) by Charles II of England for the purpose of trade and settlement in the Hudson Bay region of North America and for exploration toward…

The Rainbow Coalition

by Reverend Jesse Jackson Address to the Democratic Convention Thank you very much. Tonight we come together bound by our faith in a mighty God, with genuine respect and love for…

Eastern Conference: Soccer Players, Sports

Columbus CrewTop ScorersPosGmMinGAPtsPete MarinoF2812398420Brian McBrideF1310696618Robert WarzychaM31272031117A.J. WoodM2918335414Brian MaisonneuveM3227343713Thomas DooleyD151309419Jorge…

Napoleon III

(Encyclopedia) Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon Bonaparte), 1808–73, emperor of the French (1852–70), son of Louis Bonaparte (see under Bonaparte, family), king of Holland. Napoleon III was a…

History of Traditional Harness-Racing Stakes

The HambletonianYear Winner Driver Best time Total purse1967 Speedy Streak Del Cameron 2:00.0 $122,6501968 Nevele Pride Stanley Dancer 1:59.2116,1901969 Lindy's Pride Howard Beissinger 1:57.…

Saltwater Fish

SpeciesLbs-OzWhere CaughtDateAnglerAlbacore88-2Gran Canaria, Canary IslandsNov. 19, 1977Siegfried DickemannAmberjack, greater155-12Challenger Bank, BermudaAug. 16, 1992Larry TrottAngelfish,…

Sports Personalities

Information has been gathered from many sources, including the individuals themselves. However, the almanac cannot guarantee the accuracy of every individual item.Aaron, Hank Abbott, Jim Abdul-…

Presidents

Learn more about the leaders of the free world Find information about U.S. presidents, including party affiliation, term in office, age at inauguration, age at death, and more.   Name and (…