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George Mikan 2005 Deaths

George MikanAge: 80 professional basketball player who at 6'10" was the game's first “big man.” He was a three-time All America player for DePaul and led the Minneapolis Lakers to five titles…

George Tenet, 2004 News

former director of the CIA, resigned in June, citing “personal reasons.” His resignation, however, came as the CIA faced withering attacks for not having prevented the Sept. 11, 2001,…

George Plimpton 2003 Deaths

George PlimptonAge: 76 urbane writer, editor, and actor who frequently drew upon his own experiences—often his less-than-stellar exploits on the athletic field—in his works. He cofounded The…

Brewer's: St. George's Cross

in heraldry, is a Greek cross gules upon a field argent. The field is represented in the Union Jack by a narrow fimbriation. It is the distinguishing badge of the British navy. St. George…

2005 George Polk Awards

The George Polk Awards in Journalism, administered by Long Island University, honors excellence in print and broadcast journalism. The award was esablished in 1949 and named for CBS correspondent…

Brewer's: George a' Green

As good as George a' Green. Resolute-minded; one who will do his duty come what may. George a' Green was the famous pinder or pound-keeper of Wakefield, who resisted Robin Hood, Will…

Brewer's: George, Mark, John

(SS.). Nostradamus wrote in 1566: Quand Georges Dieu crucifera, Que Marc le ressucitera, Et que St. Jean le portera, La fin du monde arrivera. In 1886 St. George's day fell on Good Friday…

George SMITH, Congress, PA

SMITH George , a Representative from Pennsylvania; birth date unknown; elected as a Republican to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses (March 4, 1809-March 3, 1813); death date unknown. Source:…

George C. Scott Biography

George C. Scott(George Campbell Scott)actorBorn: 10/18/1927Birthplace: Wise, Virginia Academy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his powerful presence. His films include Dr. Strangelove (…

George Bernard Shaw Biography

George Bernard Shawplaywright, essayist, criticBorn: 7/26/1856Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Nobel Prize-winning playwright, essayist and critic known for his witty, intelligent dramas of ideas…