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Daley, Richard Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Daley, Richard Joseph, 1902–76, U.S. political leader, b. Chicago. Admitted to the bar in 1933, he entered politics and served as a Democrat in the state assembly (1936–38) and the…

spectral class

(Encyclopedia) CE5 spectral class, in astronomy, a classification of the stars by their spectrum and luminosity. In 1885, E. C. Pickering began the first extensive attempt to classify the stars…

computer program

(Encyclopedia) computer program, a series of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; programs are also called software to distinguish them from hardware, the physical equipment used…

NBA Additional Awards, 1999-2000

Defensive Player of the Year— Alonzo Mourning, Miami; Most Improved Player—Jalen Rose, Indiana; Sixth Man Award— Rodney Rogers, Phoenix; Kennedy PBWAA Citizenship Award— Vlade Divac, Sacramento; NBA…

1997-98 WNBA Annual Awards

Most Valuable Player: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Rookie of the Year: Tracy Reid, Charlotte Newcomer of the Year: Suzie McConnell Serio, Cle. Def. Player of the Year: Teresa Weatherspoon, N.Y. Coach…

1984 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists

Event   Time   100m Free Nancy Hogshead, USA / Carrie Steinseifer, USA 55.92     Annemarie Verstappen, NED 56.08   200m Free Mary Wayte, USA 1:59.23…

John Wilkerson KENDALL, Congress, KY (1834-1892)

KENDALL John Wilkerson , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Morgan County, Ky., June 26, 1834; attended the common schools and Owingsville Academy; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…

Biographies: Notable Tennis Players

Notable Tennis Players René Lacoste See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Wimbledon Fun Facts Davis Cup Championships Federation Cup Championships…