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Vezina Trophy

From 1927-80, given to the principal goaltender(s) on the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season. Trophy named after 1920's goalie Georges Vezina of the Montreal Canadiens…

Top 150 Movie Quotes of All Time

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWhen the "Jazz Singer" was released in 1927, it brought a whole new world of sound to the movies. And with it came the challenge for screenwriters to create dialogue…

American Music Timeline - 1900-1920

Part III: 1900-1920 by David Johnson 1900 1904 1907 1911 1912 1916 Next: The Twenties 1900 Symphony Hall built in Boston Top 1900 "Country" music of southeastern U.S. features guitar, fiddle…

Brewer's: Nicknames

National Nicknames: For an American of the United States, “Brother Jonathan” (q.v.). For a Dutchman, “Nic Frog” (q.v.), and “Mynheer Closh” (q.v.). For an Englishman, “John Bull.” (See…

Television Hall of Fame

Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…

Biographies: Deaths of 2007

Deaths of 2007 See also 2006 Deaths 2005 Deaths 2004 Deaths 2003 Deaths 2002 Deaths 2001 Deaths 2000 Deaths 1999…

1960 Academy Awards

The 1960 Academy Awards were presented April 17, 1961 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best Motion PictureThe Alamo, John Wayne, producer (United Artists)The Apartment, Billy Wilder,…

Must-Have Recordings

One of the pleasures in life in the post-CD era is reassessing your record collection. The enormous volume of back-catalog recordings being released and compilations being assembled on disc…