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Richard Kiley 1999 Deaths

Richard KileyAge: 76 acclaimed actor who was best known for his Broadway portrayal of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, a role that won him a Tony Award. His work in TV proved equally…

Richard Kiley Biography

Richard KileyRichard Paul KileyactorBorn: 3/31/1922Birthplace: Chicago acclaimed actor who was best known for his Broadway portrayal of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, a role that won him a…

Brewer's: Public-house Signs

Much of a nation's history, and more of its manners and feelings, may be gleaned from its public-house signs. A very large number of them are selected out of compliment to the lord of the…

Francis (Franny) Murray 1998 Deaths

Francis (Franny) MurrayAge: 82 former All-American football and basketball star at the University of Pennsylvania and last surviving member of the Quakers' "Destiny Backfield", which also…

Nathaniel JONES, Congress, NY (1788-1866)

JONES Nathaniel , a Representative from New York; born in Warwick, Orange County, N.Y., February 17, 1788; completed preparatory studies and later taught school; member of the State assembly in…

George TIBBITS, Congress, NY (1763-1849)

TIBBITS George , a Representative from New York; born in Warwick, R.I., January 14, 1763; pursued classical studies; engaged in business in Lansingburg, N.Y., in 1784; moved to Troy, N.Y., in…

Thomas Nelms DOWNING, Congress, VA (1919-2001)

DOWNING Thomas Nelms , a Representative from Virginia; born in Newport News, York County, Va., February 1, 1919; attended Newport News High School, Newport News, Va.; graduated from Virginia…

2009 Cannes Film Festival

Here are the winners of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, which was held in May 2009 in France. Palme d'Or The White Ribbon, Michael Haneke…