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Robert Augustus TOOMBS, Congress, GA (1810-1885)

Senate Years of Service: 1853-1855; 1855-1861 Party: Whig; Democrat TOOMBS Robert Augustus , a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Wilkes County, Ga., July 2, 1810; attended the…

1943 College Basketball Recap

Major Conference ChampionsNCAA & NIT Tournament TeamsNCAA Tournament (8 teams)NIT Tournament (8 teams)Red Cross World War II Benefit GamePlayer of the YearConsensus All-America College basketball…

George Plimpton

George Plimptonwriter, editor, actorBorn: 3/18/1927Birthplace: New York City Tall professional author and editor who also makes cameo appearances in films. Thoroughly educated, first at…

John F. Kennedy, Jr. Biography

John F. Kennedy, Jr.publisher, lawyer, media personalityBorn: 11/25/1960Birthplace: Washington, D.C. The son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John F. Kennedy Jr.…

Dinah Washington Biography

Dinah Washington(Ruth Lee Jones)singerBorn: 8/29/1924Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Known for her gritty vocal style, the beloved but controversial singer was at home with R&B, blues,…

George Plimpton Biography

George Plimptonwriter, editor, actorBorn: 3/18/1927Birthplace: New York City Tall professional author and editor who also makes cameo appearances in films. Thoroughly educated, first at…

Summer Games Highlights: 2008

Day-to-day news from Beijing by Liz Olson, Mark Hughes, Chris Warner, and Beth Rowen Top Medal Count*United States: 110China: 100Russia: 72 Friday, Aug. 8 The 2008 Summer Games…

2008 Women's Olympic Swimming/Diving Medalists

      These are the medal winners in the women's swimming, diving, and sychronized swimming events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Event   Time 50m Free Britta Steffen, GER…

2000 Sports Moments

Clemens Goes Batty, Carter Plays Leapfrog, and Rulon Gardner Upsets by Mike Morrison, Gerry Brown, and John Gettings Related Links 2000 Year in Review2000 Baseball Season2000 Grand Slam…