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Henry Laskau 2000 Deaths
Henry LaskauAge: 83 race walker who fled Nazi Germany for United States where he dominated the sport in the 1940s and 50s; a three-time Olympian (1948,52,56); won 42 national titles; during…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-…Selected Essays in Black History: Dave's Neckliss
Po' Sandy The Awakening of the Negro Dave's Neckliss by Charles W. Chesnutt "Have some dinner, Uncle Julius?" said my wife. It was a Sunday afternoon in early autumn. Our two…Judson Claudius CLEMENTS, Congress, GA (1846-1917)
CLEMENTS Judson Claudius , a Representative from Georgia; born near Villanow, Walker County, Ga., February 12, 1846; attended the common schools; served in the Confederate Army during the Civil…50 Funniest "Family Guy" Quotes
Top of Page Are you a fan of irreverent humor, absurdity, and non-sequiturs? Look no further than "Family Guy", the animated sitcom that has been entertaining audiences for over two decades. From…Spark, Dame Muriel
(Encyclopedia) Spark, Dame Muriel, 1918–2006, Scottish novelist, b. Muriel Sarah Camberg. She lived in Edinburgh, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), London, New York, and Rome, and spent her last years in…Stevenson, Adlai Ewing, 1900–1965, American statesman
(Encyclopedia) Stevenson, Adlai Ewing, 1900–1965, American statesman, b. Los Angeles; grandson of Adlai Ewing Stevenson (1835–1914). A graduate (1922) of Princeton, he received his law degree from…Schumann, Robert Alexander
(Encyclopedia) Schumann, Robert AlexanderSchumann, Robert Alexandersh&oomacr;ˈmän [key], 1810–56, German composer. Both as a composer and as a highly articulate music critic he was a leader of…wagon train
(Encyclopedia) wagon train, in U.S. history, a group of covered wagons used to convey people and supplies to the West before the coming of the railroad. The wagon replaced the pack, or horse, train…1980 College Football Recap
Final AP Top 20Bowl Games with Top 20 TeamsDiv. 1–A Conference ChampsHeisman Trophy VotingOther Major Award WinnersConsensus All-America Team Before 1980, Georgia finished in the Top 3 of the…