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Sun Belt

(Encyclopedia) Sun Belt or Sunbelt, southern tier of the United States, focused on Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California, and extending as far north as Virginia. The term gained wide use in the…

Cabinet Members Under Reagan

Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig, Jr., 1981George P. Shultz, 1982Secretary of the Treasury Donald T. Regan, 1981James A. Baker 3rd, 1985Nicholas F. Brady, 1988Secretary of Defense Caspar…

1974 Tony Awards

PlayThe River NigerMusicalRaisinActor—PlayMichael Moriarty, Find Your Way HomeActress—PlayColleen Dewhurst, A Moon for the MisbegottenSupporting or Featured Actor—PlayEd Flanders, A Moon for…

Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Vonn and Miller skiing toward the podium by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsHistory of Alpine SkiingAlpine Skiing Through the…

Saratoga campaign

(Encyclopedia) Saratoga campaign, June–Oct., 1777, of the American Revolution. Lord George Germain and John Burgoyne were the chief authors of a plan to end the American Revolution by splitting the…

amusement park

(Encyclopedia) amusement park, a commercially operated park offering various forms of entertainment, such as arcade games, carousels, roller coasters, and performers, as well as food, drink, and…

Stan Mikita

Stan MikitaBorn: May 20, 1940Hockey C led NHL in scoring 4 times; won both MVP and Lady Byng awards in 1967 and '68 with Chicago.George MikanK - MBode Miller

Billy Mills

Billy MillsBorn: June 30, 1938Track & Field Native American who was upset winner of 10,000m gold medal at 1964 Olympics.Shannon MillerK - MBora Milutinovic

1957 Tony Awards

PlayLong Day's Journey Into NightMusicalMy Fair LadyActor—PlayFredric March, Long Day's Journey Into NightActress—PlayMargaret Leighton, Separate TablesSupporting or Featured Actor—PlayFrank…