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Durham, John George Lambton, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia) Durham, John George Lambton, 1st earl ofDurham, John George Lambton, 1st earl ofdûrˈ əm [key], 1792–1840, British statesman. A stormy liberal career in Parliament (1813–32), which…giant
(Encyclopedia) giant, in mythology, manlike being of great size and strength. The giant has been the symbol for the expression of certain recurring beliefs in the mythologies of all races. He is…Oakland
(Encyclopedia) Oakland, city (1990 pop. 372,242), seat of Alameda co., W Calif., on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1852. Together with San Francisco and San Jose, the city comprises the…John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John Fitzgerald KennedyBorn: 5/29/1917Birthplace: Brookline, Mass. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Mass., on May 29, 1917. His father, Joseph P. Kennedy, was ambassador to…Waynflete, William
(Encyclopedia) Waynflete, WilliamWaynflete, Williamwānˈflēt [key], 1395?–1486, English prelate and lord chancellor. He was master of Winchester College before 1429, and in 1443 he became provost of…Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
Lincoln, Abraham (president of U.S.): Shot April 14, 1865, in Washington, DC, by John Wilkes Booth; died April 15.Seward, William H. (secretary of state): Escaped assassination (though…Jack Hartman 1998 Deaths
Jack HartmanAge: 73 former Kansas St. men's basketball coach who won more games than any other coach in school history; won National Coach of the Year Award from basketball coaches after the…Jack Bowman 1998 Deaths
Jack BowmanAge: 61 Buffalo Sabres director of scouting since 1996 and a member of the organization since 1980; after a brief illnessDied: London, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 1998Gene BossardA…Jack Brickhouse 1998 Deaths
Jack BrickhouseAge: 82 was the voice of the Chicaco Cubs for four decades before being replaced by Harry Caray in 1982; also broadcast the Chicago Bears for 24 years; honored in 1979 at…Jack Lord 1998 Deaths
Jack Lord (John Joseph Ryan)Age: 77 actor best known for his role as Detective Steve McGarrett on the police drama in TV's Hawaii Five-O. He also starred in several Broadway productions and…Trending
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