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Hampton, Lionel
(Encyclopedia) Hampton, Lionel, 1908?–2002, African-American vibraphonist and bandleader, b. Louisville, Ky. When his family moved to Chicago c.1916, the young Hampton began playing drums in a…vigilantes
(Encyclopedia) vigilantesvigilantesvĭjĭlănˈtēz [key], members of a vigilance committee. Such committees were formed in U.S. frontier communities to enforce law and order before a regularly…Webster-Ashburton Treaty
(Encyclopedia) Webster-Ashburton Treaty, Aug., 1842, agreement concluded by the United States, represented by Secretary of State Daniel Webster, and Great Britain, represented by Alexander Baring,…Whitman, Marcus
(Encyclopedia) Whitman, Marcus, 1802–47, American pioneer and missionary in the Oregon country, b. Federal Hollow (later Rushville), N.Y. In 1836 he left a country medical practice to go West as a…John Newcombe
John NewcombeBorn: May 23, 1944Australian tennis player No.1 player in world 3 times (1967,70-71); won Wimbledon 3 times and U.S. and Australian championships twice each.Paula Newby-FraserN…Adam Yarmolinsky 2000 Deaths
Adam YarmolinskyAge: 77 political aide who worked behind the scenes in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations to wipe out poverty and racism in America. Died: Washington, D.C., Jan. 5,…Eileen Darby Lester 2004 Deaths
Eileen Darby LesterAge: 87 photographer who took pictures of more than 500 Broadway shows and a long list of stars, including Marlon Brando, Tallulah Bankhead, and Katharine Hepburn. Died:…Ernie Nevers
Ernie NeversBorn: June 11, 1903Football FB earned 11 letters in four sports at Stanford; played pro football, baseball and basketball; scored 40 points for Chicago Cardinals in one NFL game (…Rodney Dangerfield 2004 Deaths
Rodney DangerfieldAge: 82 comic and actor known for his self-deprecating humor and his catch phrase, “I don't get no respect.” He appeared in the films Caddyshack and Back to School. Died:…Loretta Young 2000 Deaths
Loretta YoungAge: 87 vivacious actress who began acting at age four and appeared in more than 100 films, including The Farmer's Daughter, for which she won a 1947 Academy Award, and Call of…Trending
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