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Speed of First Flight

The Question: How fast did the original Wright brothers' airplane fly? The Answer: The first successful flight orchestrated by the Wright brothers…

Freddy Wittop 2001 Deaths

Freddy WittopAge: 89 Tony Award-winning costume designer who created the splendid crimson gown and headpiece Carol Channing wore in Hello, Dolly!Died: Atlantis, Fla., Feb. 2, 2001Harrison A…

1963 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“The Days of Wine and Roses,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearThe Barbra Streisand Album, Barbra Streisand (Columbia)Song of the Year“The Days of Wine and Roses,” Henry…

KOOL-AID History

The Question: My son came home and asked me when KOOL-AID was invented, and by who. Can you help? The Answer: According to Kraft Foods, Kool-Aid was…

Jimmy Dudley Biography

Jimmy DudleyAge: 89 radio announcer for the Cleveland Indians from 1948-67; greeted fans with signature line "Hello, baseball fans everywhere," and when the count was full, he would say "the…

David Merrick 2000 Deaths

David MerrickAge: 88 Broadway impresario famous for his productions and his ruthless pursuit of publicity. Known as the “Abominable Showman,” Merrick remains one of the most prolific and…

The Beastie Boys

Hello NastyGrand Royal/Capitol There's not much nasty here and — gasp! — there's even some weighty messages, such as nods to the Tibetan cause (“Flowin' Prose”) and digs at mega-corporate…

Eddie Bracken 2002 Deaths

Eddie BrackenAge: 87 stage, screen, and film actor who played the comic hero in the Preston Struges films The Miracle of Morgan's Creek and Hail the Conquering Hero. His career, which spanned…

Tommy Tune Biography

Tommy Tunedancer, choreographerBorn: 2/28/1939Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas Tony Award-winning dancer and choreographer known for his innovative dances and his work in musical films. His…