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Daniel Boorstin 2004 Deaths

Daniel BoorstinAge: 89 prolific writer and historian who won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize in History for The Americans: The Democratic Experience, a history of advances and inventions after the…

Daniel J. Travanti Biography

Daniel J. TravantiactorBorn: 3/7/1940Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role as Capt. Frank Furillo in Hill Street Blues (1981–87).Walter TramplerTTravis…

Daniel Day-Lewis Biography

Daniel Day-Lewis actorBorn: 4/29/1957Birthplace: London, England Gifted British actor, perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of the handicapped writer Christy Brown in My…

Johnston, Joseph Eggleston

(Encyclopedia) Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807–91, Confederate general, b. Prince Edward co., Va., grad. West Point, 1829. He served against the Seminole in Florida and with distinction under…

Gettysburg: Virtual Tour

Here's a walk-through of the Battle at Gettysburg by Jennie Wood Related Links Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in the Civil War…

McQueen, Alexander

(Encyclopedia) McQueen, Alexander (Lee Alexander McQueen), 1969–2010, British fashion designer. He learned tailoring on Savile Row in London and worked with several theatrical costumers, which led to…

Lewis, Jerry Lee

(Encyclopedia) Lewis, Jerry Lee, 1935–2022, American singer and composer, b. Ferriday, La. Combining country music elements with an energetic…

Five Forks

(Encyclopedia) Five Forks, crossroads near Dinwiddie Courthouse, SW of Petersburg, Va. The last important battle of the Civil War was fought there on Apr. 1, 1865. Philip H. Sheridan, leading his own…

Lee Maye 2002 Deaths

Lee MayeAge: 67 Milwaukee Braves teammate of Hank Aaron, who will be remembered for juggling his duties in the outfield with a successful singing career in the 1960s; batted .274 with 94 HR…