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Sports Personalities

Information has been gathered from many sources, including the individuals themselves. However, the almanac cannot guarantee the accuracy of every individual item.Aaron, Hank Abbott, Jim Abdul-…

Friel, Brian

(Encyclopedia) Friel, BrianFriel, Brianfrēl [key], 1929–2015, Irish playwright, b. Killyglogher, Northern Ireland. Treating themes that enmesh both Irelands, he became the most acclaimed Irish…

Tombaugh, Clyde William

(Encyclopedia) Tombaugh, Clyde WilliamTombaugh, Clyde Williamtŏmˈbô [key], 1906–97, American astronomer, b. Streator, Ill. Although lacking formal training or a college degree, he was hired in 1929…

World Cup 2010 US Team Roster

The following table lists the members of the 2010 US World Cup Team. Position Player (number) Goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) Goalkeeper Brad Guzan (18) Goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann (23…

Brewer's: Catholic Association

(The), 1756. The first Catholic Association was formed for the purpose of obtaining relief from disabilities. In 1760 the association was re-established on a more representative basis, but…

World Cup 2014 US Team Roster

The following table lists the final 23-man roster on the American Team.PositionPlayer Club GoalkeeperTim HowardEvertonGoalkeeperBrad GuzanAston VillaGoalkeeperNick RimandoReal Salt Lake…

Swift, Jonathan

(Encyclopedia) Swift, Jonathan, 1667–1745, English author, b. Dublin. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest satirists in the English language. In 1713 Swift became dean of St. Patrick's…