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Mauri Rose

Mauri RoseBorn: May 26, 1906Auto racer 3-time winner of Indy 500 (1941,47-48).Died: Jan. 1, 1981Theodore RooseveltR - TMurray Rose

La Follette, Robert Marion

(Encyclopedia) La Follette, Robert MarionLa Follette, Robert Marionləfŏlˈĭt [key], 1855–1925, American political leader, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (1906–25), b. Primrose, Wis. Robert La Follete's…

Laura Branigan 2004 Deaths

Laura BraniganAge: 47 pop singer best known for her 1982 hit “Gloria.” She died of a brain aneurysm. Died: East Quogue, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2004Marlon BrandoA - FRoosevelt Brown

Art Rooney

Art RooneyBorn: Jan. 27, 1901Race track legend and pro football pioneer bought Pittsburgh Steelers franchise in 1933 for $2,500; finally won NFL title with 1st of 4 Super Bowls in 1974 season…

Mary-Ellis Bunim 2004 Deaths

Mary-Ellis BunimAge: 57 television producer who, with her husband, Jonathan Murray, created The Real World, MTV's real-life soap opera, which ushered in the era of reality television. Died:…

conservation of natural resources

(Encyclopedia) conservation of natural resources, the wise use of the earth's resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent. and referred to the management, mainly…

Tony Roper 2000 Deaths

Tony RoperAge: 35 Craftsman Truck Series driver killed in a crash during a race at Texas Motor Speedway; made his first start in the truck series during its debut season in 1995; winless in…

Aurelio Rodriguez 2000 Deaths

Aurelio RodriguezAge: 52 sure-handed third baseman who played most of his 17-year career with the Detroit Tigers and won a Gold Glove in 1976; played on seven major league teams, beginning…

Ross Wetzsteon 1998 Deaths

Ross Wetzsteonwriter, editor Wetzsteon was a prominent figure in Off Broadway theater, having helped create the Obie Awards and served as the chairman and host of the event for 28 years. As…