Search
Search results
Displaying 121 - 130
U.S. Dance Companies
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (1958): Judith Jamison, art. dir.American Ballet Theatre (1940): Kevin McKenzie, art. dir.Atlanta Ballet Company (1929): John McFall, art. dir.Ballet…2007 Gramophone Awards
Record of the Year and Orchestral Brahms, Piano Concertos, Nelson Freire, Leipzig Gewandaus Orchestra/Riccardo Chailly (Decca…The 2008 Class of Inductees
The following inventors—seven are living and eight are received posthumous recognition—were honored because their accomplishments have improved human lives. LED, the solar cell, and…Kim Zmeskal
Kim ZmeskalBorn: Feb 6, 1976Gymnastics Won three U.S. all-around championships in a row (1990-'92); first American gymnast to win the all-around competition in the world championships (1991).…Norway Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
Info Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 10/10/2022[source] King Harald V Prime Min. Jonas Gahr Støre Min. of Finance Trygve Slagsvold…Juan Manuel Fangio
Juan Manuel FangioBorn: June 24, 1911Argentine auto racer 5-time Formula One world champion (1951,54-57); 24 career wins, retired in 1958.Died: July 17, 1995Nick FaldoD - FMarshall Faulk…Alain Prost
Alain ProstBorn: Feb. 24, 1955French auto racer 4-time Formula One world champion (1985-86,89,93); sat out 1992 then returned to win title in 1993; retired after '93 season as all-time F1…John Ziegler
John ZieglerBorn: Feb. 9, 1934Hockey NHL president from 1977-92; negotiated settlement with rival WHA in 1979 that led to inviting four WHA teams (Edmonton, Hartford, Quebec and Winnipeg) to…Lorrie Fair
Lorrie FairBorn: Aug. 5, 1978Soccer at 20, she was the youngest player on the 1999 American team that won the inaugural women's World Cup; member of U.S. 2000 women's olympic team; helped…Ismail Merchant 2005 Deaths
Ismail MerchantAge: 68 Indian-born filmmaker who, with partner James Ivory, produced several visually stunning literary films, including A Room with a View—which won three Oscars—Howards End…