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Carlsen, Magnus
(Encyclopedia) Carlsen, Magnus (Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen), 1990–, Norwegian chess player. He became a grandmaster in 2004 at age 13, becoming the youngest player to achieve this honor, and in 2006 he…Other American Library Association Awards for Children's Books, 2008
Also see the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal winnners. 2008 Coretta Scott King Awards, honoring black authors and illustrators…The 1972 Miami Dolphins' Perfect Season
by Michael Morrison Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried off the field after defeating Washington 14-7 in Super Bowl VII, completing the only perfect season in NFL history. In 1972…Lucier, Alvin Augustus, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Lucier, Alvin Augustus, Jr., 1931-2021, American experimental composer, b. Nashua, N.H., Yale Univ. (B.A., 1954), Brandeis Univ. (M.A…Ayler, Albert
(Encyclopedia) Ayler, Albert, 1936-1970, free-jazz saxophonist, b. Cleveland, OH. Ayler was taught to play saxophone by his father, a semiprofessional musician, and the two often…Finney, Albert
(Encyclopedia) Finney, Albert, 1936–2019, English actor, studied Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. He debuted in the theater in 1956, and appeared on the London and New York stage throughout…David Miller DE WITT, Congress, NY (1837-1912)
DE WITT David Miller , a Representative from New York; born in Paterson, Passaic County, N.J., November 25, 1837; moved to New York in 1845 with his parents, who settled in Brooklyn; attended the…Homer Virgil Milton MILLER, Congress, GA (1814-1896)
Senate Years of Service: 1871-1871 Party: Democrat MILLER Homer Virgil Milton , a Senator from Georgia; born in Pendleton District, S.C., April 29, 1814; moved with his parents to Rabun County,…George Miller O'BRIEN, Congress, IL (1917-1986)
O'BRIEN George Miller , a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., June 17, 1917; attended St. Ignatius Grammar School and Loyola Academy, Chicago, Ill.; A.B., Northwestern…Trending
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