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Luiz Bonfa 2001 Deaths
Luiz BonfaAge: 78 Brazilian guitarist and songwriter who introduced the world to Brazilian bossa nova. His works, noted for samba-based rhythms, were recorded by Stan Getz, Quincy Jones,…Biographies: Selected Comedians
Selected Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello See also Women Comediennes People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies Movie…Cabinet Members with Dates of Appointment
Cabinet Members Under Washington Cabinet Members Under J. Adams Cabinet Members Under Jefferson Cabinet Members Under Madison Cabinet Members Under Monroe Cabinet Members…Kasey Cisyk 1998 Deaths
Kasey Cisyksinger Cisyk was an opera-trained singer who found success singing popular commercial jingles including “Have You Driven a Ford Lately.” Cisyk also sang backup for Carly Simon and…Sam Boyd 2001 Deaths
Sam BoydAge: 86 Baylor football star who later coached the team to their only Sugar Bowl berth, a 13-7 victory over Tennessee in 1956; all-conference wide receiver for the Bears in 1937 and…Kevin Costner Biography
Kevin Costneractor, directorBorn: 1/18/1955Birthplace: Los Angeles Academy Award-winning actor and director who often plays stoic but vulnerable heroes. His films include Bull Durham (1988), JFK (…Miriam Phillips Biography
Miriam PhillipsactressBorn: 5/28/1899Birthplace: Philadelphia This film and stage actress appeared in a variety of modern and classic roles on the stage before moving on to film and TV. She…Pee Wee Reese Biography
Pee Wee ReeseBorn: July 23, 1918Baseball SS member of Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1940-58; led NL in runs scored (132) in 1949 and stolen bases (30) in 1952; hit over .300 in a season…Herb Brooks
Herb BrooksBorn: Aug. 5, 1937Hockey former U.S. Olympic player (1964,68) who coached 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team to gold medal and 2002 U.S. team to silver medal; coached Minnesota to 3 NCAA…Larry Holmes
Larry HolmesBorn: Nov. 3, 1949Boxer heavyweight champion (WBC or IBF) from 1978-85; successfully defended title 20 times before losing to Michael Spinks; returned from first retirement in…Trending
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