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Lee, Harper
(Encyclopedia) Lee, Harper (Nelle Harper Lee), 1926–2016, American novelist, b. Monroeville, Ala. A member of an old Southern family and related to Robert E. Lee, she was a lifelong friend of Truman…Battenberg
(Encyclopedia) BattenbergBattenbergbătˈənbûrg [key], German princely family, issued from the morganatic union of Alexander, a younger son of Louis II, grand duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and Countess…1912 Women's Swimming Medalists
Event Time 100m Free Fanny Durack, AUS 1:22.2 Wilhelmina Wylie, AUS 1:25.4 Jennie Fletcher, GBR 1:27.0 4x100m Free GBR (Bella Moore,…Race to the Finish
Three-time Boston Marathon Wheelchair Winner Louise Sauvage by John Gettings Sauvage and Driscoll's photo finish. (Source/Wide World Photos) Related Links 2002 MarathonThe…Morris K. Udall 1998 Deaths
Morris K. UdallAge: 76 former Arizona congressman and candidate for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination whose liberal voice was a presence in the House of Representatives for 30 years…Gregor von Rezzori 1998 Deaths
Gregor von RezzoriAge: 83 accomplished Eastern European author whose novels and autobiographical works drew on the changing political and geographic landscapes of his homeland.Died: April 23…Bollingen Prize in Poetry
The Bollingen Prize in Poetry, a prestigious literary honor given by the Beinecke Library of Yale University, is currently awarded every two years…Guillermo Canedo Biography
Guillermo CanedoAge: 76 FIFA senior vice-president was one of the architects of FIFA and football; head of FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee and masterminded two World Cup tournaments;…Muriel Spark 2006 Deaths
Muriel SparkAge: 88 writer of more than 20 often satirical novels, including the acclaimed The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which was adapted for the stage and film. She also wrote short…James E. Sullivan
James E. SullivanBorn: Nov. 18, 1862Track & Field pioneer who founded Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in 1888; director of St. Louis Olympic Games in 1904; AAU's annual Sullivan Award for…Trending
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