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Joanie Weston Biography

Joanie WestonAge: 62 deemed the “Blonde Bomber” she became the biggest star of Roller Derby, skating for the Bay Bombers; married skater Nick Scopas; also a talented softball player; of…

Johnny Sain 2006 Deaths

Johnny SainAge: 89 pitcher for the Boston Braves and New York Yankees who won 20 games on four occasions, pitched on three World Series championship teams, and was a noted pitching coach.Died…

Abraham Beame 2001 Deaths

Abraham BeameAge: 94 politician who served as mayor of New York City (1974 to 1977). He managed to keep the city financially afloat in 1975 and 1976 amid the city's worst financial crisis.…

Allen Iverson Biography

Allen IversonBorn: June 7, 1975Basketball G former Georgetown Hoya chosen first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft; NBA Rookie of the Year (1997); 2-time NBA scoring…

American Idol Playlists

Check out what your favorite American Idols have loaded on their iPods from iTunes Related Links American Idol Quiz Bestselling Albums by American Idol Alumni Top-Selling…

John Derek 1998 Deaths

John DerekAge: 71 film actor, director and still photographer credited with “discovering” Mary Cathleen Collins, a.k.a. Bo Derek. Although Derek played supporting roles in such films as The…

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf 2006 Deaths

Elisabeth SchwarzkopfAge: 90 German-born lyric soprano known for her luminous interpretations of works by Strauss and Mozart. Her reputation—she earned international fame and acclaim—suffered…

Joe Jackson

Joe JacksonBorn: July 16, 1887Baseball OF hit .300 or better 11 times; nicknamed “Shoeless Joe”; career average of .356, third highest all-time; was placed on MLB's ineligible list in 1921…

violet

(Encyclopedia) violet, common name for some members of the Violaceae, a family of chiefly perennial herbs (and sometimes shrubs, small trees, or climbers) found on all continents. Violets, including…