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(Encyclopedia) novenanovenanōvēˈnə [key] [Lat.,=a group of nine], in the Roman Catholic Church, primarily a series of public or private prayers extending over nine consecutive days, especially nine…Pulaski, Casimir
(Encyclopedia) Pulaski, CasimirPulaski, Casimirkăˈsĭmēr pəlăsˈkē [key], Pol. Kazimierz PułaskiPulaski, Casimirkäzēˈmyĕsh p&oomacr;läˈskē [key], 1745–1779, Polish patriot and military commander in…Caro, Sir Anthony Alfred
(Encyclopedia) Caro, Sir Anthony Alfred, 1924–2014, British sculptor, one of the most important and influential modernist sculptors of the late 20th cent. Educated as an engineer (grad. Cambridge,…2000 Soccer Season Schedule and Results
Through Sept. 5, 2000. CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament games are in bold type. For Olympic results see Olympics chapter. Date Result USA Goals Site Crowd Jan. 16…U.S. Women's Rights Timeline: 1789-Present Day
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWomen's rights and women's suffrage have been contentious issues for centuries, with any movement toward equality and inclusivity being an uphill battle for many. Here…Gramont, Philibert, comte de
(Encyclopedia) Gramont, Philibert, comte deGramont, Philibert, comte defēlēbârˈ kôNt də [key]Gramont, Philibert, comte de grämôNˈ [key], 1621–1707, French courtier at the court of King Louis XIV. He…Baldessari, John
(Encyclopedia) Baldessari, John (John Anthony Baldessari), 1931–2020, American artist, b. National City, Calif., grad. San Diego State College (now Univ.; B.A., 1953; M.F.A., 1957). A founder of…Putnam, Rufus
(Encyclopedia) Putnam, Rufus, 1738–1824, American Revolutionary general, one of the founders of the Ohio Company of Associates, b. Sutton, Mass.; cousin of Israel Putnam. In the French and Indian War…Ingemar Stenmark
Ingemar StenmarkBorn: Mar. 18, 1956Swedish alpine skier 3-time World Cup overall champ (1976-78); posted 86 World Cup wins in 16 years; won 2 gold medals at 1980 Olympics.Casey StengelR -…Barbara Cartland 2000 Deaths
Barbara CartlandAge: 98 prolific romance novelist who wrote 723 books over seven decades. Her heroines were often virtuous virgins in search of the perfect mate. Died: Hertfordshire, England…Trending
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