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United States 4, Australia 1

at Washington, D.C. (Sept. 19-21) Day One— Michael Chang (USA) def. Patrick Rafter (AUS), 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4;Pete Sampras (USA) def. Mark Philippoussis (AUS), 6-1, 6-2, 7-6(5). Day Two— Todd…

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS, 2004

(Wimbledon, England, June 21–July 4, 2004)Men's singles—Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick, 4–6, 7–5, 7–6 (7–3), 6–4.Women's singles—Maria Sharapova defeated Serena Williams, 6–1, 6–4.Men's…

Lee Elder

Lee Elder Born: July 14, 1934Golf   in 1975, became the first Black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament; also played in the 1977 Masters; member of the 1979 U.S. Ryder Cup team; played in…

Obama, Barack

(Encyclopedia) Obama, Barack (Barack Hussein Obama 2d), Obama, Barackbəräkˈ h&oomacr;sānˈ ōbäˈmə [key], 1961–, 44th president of the United States (2009–17), b. Honolulu, grad. Columbia (B.A.…

Mel Tormé 1999 Deaths

Mel TorméAge: 73 versatile pop and jazz singer who was fondly referred to as the “Velvet Fog.” His lengthy career spanned 70 years and produced the classic, “The Christmas Song” (also known…

Flip Wilson 1998 Deaths

Flip Wilson Clerow WilsonAge: 64 During his stint in the Air Force, Wilson was nicknamed Flip for his irreverent, flippant humor. The name stuck. The affable comedian's talents were showcased…

Jacobo Timerman Biography

Jacobo TimermanAge: 76 progressive Argentine journalist who endured two-and-a-half years of imprisonment and torture in the late 1970s for his outspoken condemnation of the military…

Chris Dundee 1998 Deaths

Chris DundeeAge: 91 boxing promoter who promoted eight world heavyweight championship fights and helped put Miami Beach on the boxing map; promoted in Richmond, Washington and New York…

Final Destination

Director:James WongWriter:Glen MorganNew Line Cinema; R; 110 minutesRelease:3/00Cast:Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Tony Todd Horror must have suspense. At the very least, the audience should have…

Benjamin REIFEL, Congress, SD (1906-1990)

REIFEL Benjamin , a Representative from South Dakota; born on the Rosebud Indian Reservation near Parmelee, Todd County, S.Dak., September 19, 1906; attended Todd County rural schools; B.S., South…