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Sikh Wars

(Encyclopedia) Sikh Wars (1845–49), two conflicts preceding the British annexation of the Punjab. By a treaty with the British in 1809, the Sikh ruler of the Punjab, Ranjit Singh, had accepted the…

calypso, in music

(Encyclopedia) calypso, a form of folk song developed on the island of Trinidad and also popular in other Caribbean countries. Thought to have begun with 19th-century black slaves, calypso songs…

1993 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearVince GillSingle of the Year“Chattahoochee,” Alan JacksonAlbum of the YearI Still Believe in You, Vince Gill (MCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“I Still Believe…

Cabinet Members Under Hoover

Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg (Cont.)Henry L. Stimson, 1929Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon (Cont.)Ogden L. Mills, 1932Secretary of War James W. Good, 1929Patrick J. Hurley,…

FISH, Hamilton, Congress, NY (1808-1893)

Senate Years of Service: 1851-1855; 1855-1857 Party: Whig; Opposition FISH Hamilton , a Representative and a Senator from New York; born in New York City August 3, 1808; attended Doctor Bancel's…

1992 CMA Awards

Garth BrooksArchive PhotosEntertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Achy Breaky Heart,” Billy Ray CyrusAlbum of the YearRopin' the Wind, Garth Brooks (Liberty)Song of the Year (…

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Director: Milos Forman Writers: Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski Director of Photography: Philippe Rousselot Editor: Christopher Tellefsen Music: Thomas Newman…

2004 Grammy Awards

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. Record: “Here We Go Again,” Ray Charles & Norah Jones Album: Genius Loves Company,…

2002 Grammy Awards

The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York's Madison Square Garden on February 23, 2003. Record: “Don't Know Why,” Norah Jones Album: Come Away with Me, Norah Jones Song…

2001 Grammy Awards

The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 27, 2002. Record: “Walk On,” U2 Album: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack, Various Artists (Lost…