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Matthew Diamond LAGAN, Congress, LA (1829-1901)

LAGAN Matthew Diamond , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Maghera, Londonderry, Ireland, June 20, 1829; attended the common schools; immigrated to the United States and settled in New…

Demme, Jonathan

(Encyclopedia) Demme, Jonathan (Robert Jonathan Demme)Demme, Jonathandĕmˈē [key], 1944–2017, American filmmaker, b. Baldwin, N.Y. Demme, known for eclectic subjects and social satire, made feature…

Cape Canaveral

(Encyclopedia) Cape CanaveralCape Canaveralkənăvˈərəl [key], low, sandy promontory extending E into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island, E Fla., separated from Merritt Island by the Banana River…

O'Neill, Margaret

(Encyclopedia) O'Neill, Margaret (Peggy O'Neill), c.1796–1879, wife of John Henry Eaton, U.S. secretary of war under President Andrew Jackson. She was the daughter of a Washington tavern keeper and…

Berlage, Hendrik Petrus

(Encyclopedia) Berlage, Hendrik PetrusBerlage, Hendrik Petrushĕnˈdrək pāˈtrüs berläˈgə [key], 1856–1934, Dutch architect. In both his writings and architectural practice, Berlage advocated a return…

Rhodes, Cecil John

(Encyclopedia) Rhodes, Cecil JohnRhodes, Cecil Johnsĕsˈĭl, rōdz [key], 1853–1902, British imperialist and business magnate. A trip in 1875 through the rich territories of Transvaal and…

Caesar, Sid

(Encyclopedia) Caesar, Sid (Isaac Sidney Caesar), 1922–2014, American comedian, one of the stars of the “golden age of live television,” b. Yonkers, N.Y. While performing in a World War II military…

Neil Joseph LINEHAN, Congress, IL (1895-1967)

LINEHAN Neil Joseph , a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Ill., September 23, 1895; attended the public schools; was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913; engaged in…

Neil Oliver STAEBLER, Congress, MI (1905-2000)

STAEBLER Neil Oliver , a Representative from Michigan; born in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich., July 11, 1905; graduated from Ann Arbor High School, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1922; B.A., University of…

2005 Top 20 Concert Tours

Find out what the top concert tours were for 2005, including average ticket price and total gross. RankArtistGross in millionsAverageticket price1.The Rolling Stones $162.0$133.982.U2138.996…