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Howe, Julia Ward
(Encyclopedia) Howe, Julia Ward, 1819–1910, American author and social reformer, b. New York City. Although unhappily married, she assisted her husband, Samuel Gridley Howe, in his philanthropic…Josephus, Flavius
(Encyclopedia) Josephus, FlaviusJosephus, Flaviusflāˈvēəs jōsēˈfəs [key], a.d. 37–c.a.d. 100, Jewish historian and soldier, b. Jerusalem. Josephus' historical works are among the most valuable…1969 Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'OrIf, Lindsay Anderson (United Kingdom)Special Jury PrizeAdalen 31, Bo Widerberg (Sweden)Best ActorJean-Louis Trintignant, Z(France)Best ActressVanessa Redgrave, Isadora (United…2012 National Book Critics Circle Awards
Fiction: Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Ben Fountain (Ecco) General Nonfiction: Far From the…James Bernard BOWLER, Congress, IL (1875-1957)
BOWLER James Bernard , a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., February 5, 1875; attended the parochial and public schools; professional bicycle rider and racer; member of the…Elijah Cubberley HUTCHINSON, Congress, NJ (1855-1932)
HUTCHINSON Elijah Cubberley , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Windsor, Mercer County, N.J., August 7, 1855; attended the public schools and Riders Business College, Trenton, N.J.; became…Sam Elliott
Sam ElliottactorBorn: 8/9/1944Birthplace: Sacramento, California A leading man known for his rugged good looks and gravelly voice, he first gained attention in the 1976 movie Lifeguard . His…Peter Fonda Biography
Peter FondaactorBorn: 2/23/1939Birthplace: New York City Son of legendary actor Henry Fonda, brother of actress Jane, and father of Bridget, Peter Fonda has often been overshadowed by his more…Sam Elliott Biography
Sam ElliottactorBorn: 8/9/1944Birthplace: Sacramento, California A leading man known for his rugged good looks and gravelly voice, he first gained attention in the 1976 movie Lifeguard . His…U.S. History: Mid-Century and Cold War - 1950–1999
/**/ Timeline: Mid-Century and Cold War 1950-1999 Here's a timeline of major events in U.S. History from 1950–1999, including the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Civil Rights Act, and more…