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(Encyclopedia) phalaropephalaropefălˈərōpˌ [key], common name for members of the family Phalaropodidae, shore birds, called “little swimming sandpipers.” Phalaropes, small, dainty birds with webbed…Coleman, Ornette
(Encyclopedia) Coleman, Ornette, 1930–2015, African-American saxophonist and composer, b. Fort Worth, Tex. Largely self-taught, he began playing the alto saxophone in rhythm-and-blues bands. He later…Foot, Michael
(Encyclopedia) Foot, Michael, 1913–2010, British politician. He joined the Labour party in the 1930s, entered Parliament in 1945, and served there until 1992. An superb debater and orator, he became…Betjeman, Sir John
(Encyclopedia) Betjeman, Sir JohnBetjeman, Sir Johnbĕtˈjəmən [key], 1906–84, English poet, b. London. Traditional in rhyme and meter, his verse combined a witty appraisal of the English present with…Watterson, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Watterson, Henry, 1840–1921, American journalist, b. Washington, D.C. Throughout most of his life he was known as “Marse Henry.” Early in life he became a Washington newspaper reporter…1999-2000 Boxing Cruiserweights <span class="rm" >(190 lbs)</span>
(Jr. Heavyweights) Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Nov. 6 Johnny Nelson Christopher Girard KO 4 WBO Widnes, ENG Nov. 13 Fabrice Tiozzo Ken Murphy…Clemenceau, Georges
(Encyclopedia) Clemenceau, GeorgesClemenceau, Georgeszhôrzh klāmäNsōˈ [key], 1841–1929, French political figure, twice premier (1906–9, 1917–20), called “the Tiger.” He was trained as a doctor, but…Biographies: Deaths of 2019
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Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards from fiction to outstanding contribution to publishing citation. 2014 1st Novelist…1964 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Bob Hayes, USA 10.0 =WR Enrique Figuerola, CUB 10.2 Harry Jerome, CAN 10.2 200m Henry Carr, USA 20.3 OR Otis…Trending
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