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Stockton, Francis Richard

(Encyclopedia) Stockton, Francis Richard (Frank R. Stockton), 1834–1902, American humorist and story writer, b. Philadelphia. He wrote several children's books including Ting-a-Ling (1870) and The…

Al Pacino Biography

Al PacinoactorBorn: 4/25/1940Birthplace: New York City Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor known for his intensity portraying sensitive men caught in brutal circumstances. He played…

Frank Sinatra: 1915–1998

by Beth Rowen Source: Archive Photos Few stars have shone as brightly as Ol' Blue Eyes. Frank Sinatra has left an indelible mark on generations who fell in love with his romantic voice,…

Tommy Franks, 2003 News

the commander of allied forces in the Persian Gulf, directed the war in Iraq from the high-tech U.S. Central Command (Centcom) near Doha, Qatar. President Bush called on the four-star army…

Frank White 2003 Deaths

Frank WhiteAge: 69 politician who served as governor of Arkansas from 1980 to 1982. He beat incumbent Bill Clinton in the 1980 race, handing the former president the second of only two…

Frank Keating, 2003 News

former governor of Oklahoma, resigned in June as chairman of the National Review Board, a panel appointed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to make sure churches are complying with…

Frank Annunzio 2001 Deaths

Frank AnnunzioAge: 86 former U.S. congressman who served in the House for 28 years. A Democrat, Annunzio was first elected in 1964 and served on the former Banking Committee.Died: Lincolnwood…

Annie Oakley and Frank Butler

Skilled rifle shots who inspired an American musical by David Johnson Annie Oakley (Phoebe Anne "Annie" Oakley Mozee) of Darke County, Ohio, was a tomboy from the start, and soon became…

Frank Scott 1998 Deaths

Frank ScottAge: 80 negotiated endorsement deals and public appearances for baseball-star clients such as Mickey Mantle (bubble gum) and Yogi Berra (soft drink); became an agent after a stint…

Frank Yankovic 1998 Deaths

Frank YankovicAge: 83 crowned “Polka King” who dominated the genre for five decades, winning a Grammy in 1986. Died: Oct. 14, 1998.Tammy WynetteR - ZSam Yorty