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Cerro Gordo
(Encyclopedia) Cerro GordoCerro Gordosāˈrō gōrˈᵺō [key], mountain pass, E Mexico, on the road between Veracruz and Xalapa, site of a decisive battle (Apr. 17–18, 1847) of the Mexican War. General…Sanford
(Encyclopedia) Sanford. 1 City (1990 pop. 32,387), seat of Seminole co., central Fla., on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River; inc. 1877. It is an agricultural center where citrus fruit and…Rutledge, Ann
(Encyclopedia) Rutledge, Ann, 1813?–1835, American historical figure, alleged fiancée of Abraham Lincoln. Her father kept the inn at New Salem, Ill., where Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. Ann's…Palisades
(Encyclopedia) Palisades, cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River, NE N.J. and SE N.Y., extending from N of Jersey City, N.J., to the vicinity of Piermont, N.Y., with a general altitude of…Speed Skating–Women
(U.S. winners only)500 Meters 1972 Anne Henning 43.33 1976 Sheila Young 42.76 1988 Bonnie Blair 39.10 1992 Bonnie Blair 40.33 1994 Bonnie Blair 39.25 1,000 Meters 1992 Bonnie Blair 1:21.90…Atlantic Hurricane Names
Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant
(Encyclopedia) Beauregard, Pierre Gustave ToutantBeauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutantbōˈrĭgärd [key], 1818–93, Confederate general, b. St. Bernard parish, La., grad. West Point, 1838. As engineer on…Shakers
(Encyclopedia) Shakers, popular name for members of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, also called the Millennial Church. Members of the movement, who received their name…1967 Academy Awards
The 1967 Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1968 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureBonnie and Clyde, Warren Beatty, producer (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts)Doctor Dolittle,…Biographies: Notable Ice Skaters
Notable Ice Skaters Katarina Witt See also Bonnie Blair Dan Jansen Dorothy Hamill Eric Heiden Katarina Witt Sonja Henie Tonya and Nancy People in the…Trending
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