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Oliver Ellsworth: Landholder VIII

Landholder VIIIOliver EllsworthMonday, December 24, 1787To the Hon. Elbridge Gerry, Esquire.Sir, When a man in public life first deviates from the line of truth and rectitude, an uncommon…

Entertainment News from September 1997

JamiroquaiArchive Photos1The 1997 summer movie season ends with a record-breaking $2.22 billion in box-office receipts, but a closer look reveals the numbers aren't much to cheer about.…

Rolling Stones by the Numbers

Facts and stats about Rolling Stones hits, albums and other milestones   Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons Related Links Lasting Influence of the Rolling Stones…

Caleb CUSHING, Congress, MA (1800-1879)

CUSHING Caleb , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Salisbury, Mass., January 17, 1800; was graduated from Harvard University in 1817; studied law; was admitted to the bar at Newburyport…

Discography Biography

U2rock group Grammy Award-winning Irish rock group known for its political songs, anthemic guitars, and big, high-tech concerts. The group's political themes are often a lightning rod of controversy…

1988 Gramophone Awards

ChamberMendelssohn, Violin Sonatas in F Major and F Minor, Shlomo Mintz and Paul Ostrovsky (Deutsche Grammophon)ChoralVerdi, Messa da Requiem, Choruses, Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta…

1989 Gramophone Awards

Chamber (Record of the Year)Bartók, String Quartets nos. 1–6, Emerson Quartet (Deutsche Grammophon)ChoralHandel, Jephtha, John Eliot Gardiner conducting Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque…

1981 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Bette Davis Eyes,” Kim CarnesYoko Ono and John LennonArchive PhotosAlbum of the YearDouble Fantasy, John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Warner Bros/Geffen)Song of the Year“Bette…

U.S. Cities

Cite /**/ New York, which once served as the nation's capital, has been the largest city in the U.S. since 1790. Since the founding of St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, the United States has seen a…