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Al Jolson Biography
Al Jolson(Asa Yoelson)entertainerBorn: 5/26/1886Birthplace: Lithuania Entertainer who performed in theater, films, circuses, minstrel shows, and vaudeville. He was known for his sentimental…Leonard Bernstein Biography
Leonard Bernsteincomposer, conductorBorn: 8/25/1918Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts The first American-born superstar conductor, he was the principal conductor of the New York Philharmonic from…Green Day Biography
Green Daypunk rock band Enormously popular punk rock band that developed an enthusiastic and growing following with the independent release Kerplunk (1992), and then exploded on the scene…1938 College Basketball Consensus All-America Team
(In alphabetical order)Meyer Bloom, TempleHank Luisetti, StanfordJohn Moir, Notre DamePaul Nowak, Notre DameFred Pralle, KansasJewell Young, Purdue 1939 College Basketball Consensus…Sandra Cisneros Biography
Sandra CisnerosAuthorBorn: 1954Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Sandra Cisneros's acclaimed first book, The House on Mango Street (1984), draws on memories of a childhood in which she moved…Clair Bee
Clair BeeBorn: Mar. 2, 1896Basketball coach who led LIU to 2 undefeated seasons (1936,39) and 2 NIT titles (1939,41) his teams won 95 percent of their games between 1931-51, including 43 in a…Matt Christopher Biography
Matt ChristopherwriterBorn: 8/16/1917Birthplace: Bath, Pennsylvania A prolific and award-winning author, he is best known for his sports novels for children as well as his many short stories…Ed Jucker 2002 Deaths
Ed JuckerAge: 85 former University of Cincinnati men's basketball coach; led the Bearcats to NCAA titles in 1961 and 1962; compiled 11-1 career record in NCAA tournament games; missed out on…The Source
Director/Writer:Chuck WorkmanWinstar Cinema; NR; 89 minutesRelease:8/99Cast:Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro Director Chuck Workman has spliced together an affectionate, if…Jessye Norman Biography
Jessye Normanopera singerBorn: 9/15/1945Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia Known for her stage presence, vocal range, and her ability to convey emotion, Jessye Norman is one of the world's most respected…Trending
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