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Novocherkassk

(Encyclopedia) NovocherkasskNovocherkassknôˌvəchĭrkäskˈ [key], city (1989 pop. 188,000), SE European Russia, on the Aksai River (the right tributary of the Don). It manufactures locomotives, machine…

Cinna, d. 44 b.c., Roman tribune

(Encyclopedia) Cinna (Caius Helvius Cinna), d. 44 b.c., Roman tribune. At the funeral of Julius Caesar the mob mistook him for Lucius Cornelius Cinna and killed him. He was probably the minor poet…

Razin, Stenka

(Encyclopedia) Razin, StenkaRazin, Stenkastĕngˈkä räˈzēn [key], d. 1671, Don Cossack leader, head of the peasant revolt of 1670. As commander of a band of propertyless Don Cossacks, he raided and…

Fabian, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Fabian, SaintFabian, Saintfāˈbēən [key], pope (236–50), a Roman; successor of St. Anterus and predecessor of St. Cornelius. He recast the ecclesiastical organization in Rome. Fabian…

Henley, Don

musicianBirthplace: Linden, Tex.Born: 7/22/47

Adams, Don

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1926Died: 2005

Wilson, Don

radio and TV announcerBirthplace: Lincoln, Neb.Born: 1900Died: 1982

DeFore, Don

actorBirthplace: Cedar Rapids, IowaBorn: 1917Died: 1993