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Roland

(Encyclopedia) RolandRolandrōˈlənd [key], the great French hero of the medieval Charlemagne cycle of chansons de geste, immortalized in the Chanson de Roland (11th or 12th cent.). Existence of an…

columnist

(Encyclopedia) columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has…

Notable Women in Media

Oprah Winfrey Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers and Models…

W Stands For...

The Question: What is George W. Bush's middle name? The Answer: The much talked about "W." stands for Walker. The name comes from his…

Scott Hamilton

Scott HamiltonBorn: Aug. 28, 1958Figure skater 4-time world champion (1981-84); won gold medal at 1984 Olympics.Dorothy HamillG - JTyler Hamilton

Leon Forrest 1997 Deaths

Leon Forrestnovelist Forrest's rich, multilayered novels explored black-American history. He is best known for his epic novel, Divine Days. Born: 1937Died: 1997William Flynn1997…

Grayson Louis Kirk Biography

Grayson Louis KirkAge: 94 for many years president of Columbia University. Criticized for decision in 1968 to use police officers against students protesting Vietnam War. Died: Nov. 21, 1997.…

Joe Cobb 2002 Deaths

Joe CobbAge: 85 child actor who appeared in several of the Our Gang films in the 1920s. Died: Santa Ana, Calif., May 21, 2002Dorothy Love CoatesA - FElizabeth Coblentz

Adriana Caselotti 1997 Deaths

Adriana Caselotti actress voice of Snow White in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Born: 1917Died: 1997Violet Carlson1997 DeathsChandler, Dorothy Buffum