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Dahl, Roald
(Encyclopedia) Dahl, RoaldDahl, Roaldrōˈäl [key]Dahl, Roald däl [key], 1916–90, British writer known for inventive, often macabre children's books and horror-tinged adult fiction. Dahl spurned a…Nelson Piquet
Nelson PiquetBorn: Aug. 17, 1952Brazilian auto racer 3-time Formula One world champion (1981,83, 87); left circuit in 1991 with 23 career wins.Uta PippigN - QRick PitinoMildred Jeffrey 2004 Deaths
Mildred JeffreyAge: 93 activist who was an early leader in the women's, civil rights, and labor movements. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000. Died: Detroit, March 24,…Hank Bauer Biography
Hank BauerBorn: July 31, 1922Baseball RF 3-time all-star with the N.Y. Yankees and a member of nine pennant-winning teams; managed Baltimore to its first pennant and World Series Championship…Jacques Plante
Jacques PlanteBorn: Jan. 17, 1929Hockey G led Montreal to 6 Stanley Cups (1953,56-60); won 7 Vezina Trophies; MVP in 1962; first goalie to regularly wear a mask; posted 82 shutouts with 2.38…Leon Barmore
Leon BarmoreBorn: June 3, 1944college basketball coach respected coach of Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters; retired in Aug., 2002; career win pct. of .869 (576-87, 20 yrs) is best all-time; won…Jill Dando Biography
Jill DandoAge: 37 high-profile British television journalist who hosted a popular travel show and presented the news for the BBC. Dando's shocking murder may have been linked to the monthly…Illinois Jacquet 2004 Deaths
Illinois JacquetAge: 81 influential jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader whose solo on the song “Flying Home,” first recorded with Lionel Hampton's orchestra, made him a legend. Died: New…Mark Messier
Mark MessierBorn: Jan. 18, 1961Hockey C 2-time NHL MVP with Edmonton (1990) and NY Rangers (1992); captain of 1994 Rangers team that won 1st Stanley Cup since 1940; ranks 2nd in all-time…Eddie Dean Biography
Eddie Dean(Edgar Dean Glosup)Age: 91 one of the most popular singing cowboys in the 1940s, he appeared in more than 30 films. His remarkable singing voice earned him the moniker, “the golden-…Trending
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