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Brewer's: Almack's

A suite of assembly rooms in King Street, St. James's (London), built in 1765 by a Scotchman named Macall, who inverted his name to obviate all prejudice and hide his origin. Balls,…

Brewer's: Athens

The Modern Athens, i.e. Edinburgh. Willis says that its singular resemblance to Athens, approached from the Piræus, is very striking. “An imitation Acropolis is commenced on the Calton…

Brewer's: Annie Laurie

was eldest of the three daughters of Sir Robert Laurie of Maxwellton, born December 16, 1682. William Douglas, of Fingland (Kirkcudbright), wrote the popular song, but Annie married, in…

Black Basketball Players

Notable African-American Basketball Players Browse by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious Leaders Scientists…

1962 Tony Awards

PlayA Man for All SeasonsMusicalHow to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingActor—PlayPaul Scofield, A Man for All SeasonsActress—PlayMargaret Leighton, Night of the IguanaSupporting or…

1996 Olympic Equestrian Medalists

Event   Score Three-Day Event Blyth Tait, NZL 56.8   Sally Clark, NZL 60.4   Kerry Millikin, USA 73.7 Three-Day Event (Team) Australia 203.85   United…

1936 Men's Boxing Medalists

Class   Flyweight (-112 lb) Willy Kaiser, GER   Gavino Matta, ITA   Louis D. Laurie, USA Bantamweight (-118 lb) Ulderico Sergo, ITA   Jack Wilson, USA   Fidel Ortiz…

NFC: NFL Playoff Game Summaries, 2000-2001 Season

Saints, 31-28St. Louis (10-6)70021—28New Orleans (10-6)010714—31Date—Dec. 30. Att—64,900. Time—3:16.1st Quarter: ST.L—Isaac Bruce 17-yd pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 9:02.2nd…

Baseball Fun Facts

The first World Series was played between Pittsburgh and Boston in 1903 and was a nine-game series. Boston won the series 5-3.The New York Yankees have won 26 World Series titles, which is more than…