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Fish, Hamilton, 1808–93, American statesman

(Encyclopedia) Fish, Hamilton, 1808–93, American statesman, b. New York City, grad. Columbia, 1827; son of Nicholas Fish (1758–1833). He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1830. Named for his…

Mystery Initials

Full names of famous authors tracked down by Holly Hartman Maybe "John Ronald Reuel" didn't fit on the book cover?!Ever wonder what the two R's stand for in J. R. R. Tolkien? Curious about…

2002 National Board of Review Awards

The National Board of Review includes teachers, actors, writers and movie-production workers. The organization publishes the magazine Films in Review. The winners were announced Dec. 4, 2002…

1994 Tony Awards

PlayAngels in America: PerestroikaMusicalPassionRevival—PlayAn Inspector CallsRevival—MusicalCarouselActor—PlayStephen Spinella, Angels in America: PerestroikaActress—PlayDiana Rigg,…

Women's Golf 1998 Solheim Cup Third Day

Singles Match Results Winner Score Loser Laura Davies 1-up Pat Hurst Helen Alfredsson 2&1 Juli Inkster Annika Sorenstam 2&1 Donna Andrews Liselotte Neumann…

September 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of September 2009. Federal Ruling: New York Discriminated Against Mentally Ill (Sept. 8): New York…

Cabinet Members Under Reagan

Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig, Jr., 1981George P. Shultz, 1982Secretary of the Treasury Donald T. Regan, 1981James A. Baker 3rd, 1985Nicholas F. Brady, 1988Secretary of Defense Caspar…

Brewer's: Nicolas

(See Nicholas.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894NicorNicolaitans A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…

Brewer's: Wadham College

(Oxford) was founded by Nicholas Wadham in 1613. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894WadmanWade's Boat A B C D E F G H I…