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Sloat, John Drake

(Encyclopedia) Sloat, John Drake, 1781–1867, American naval officer, b. near Goshen, N.Y. He entered the navy as a midshipman in 1800 and resigned after a year's service, but reentered for service in…

Gallup, George Horace

(Encyclopedia) Gallup, George Horace, 1901–84, American public opinion statistician, originator of the Gallup poll, b. Jefferson, Iowa. After teaching journalism at Drake Univ. (1929–31) and at…

Francis, Kay

(Katherine Edwina Gibbs) actressBirthplace: Oklahoma CityBorn: 1903Died: 1968

Francis Ouimet

Francis OuimetBorn: May 8, 1893Golfer won 1913 U.S. Open as 20-year-old amateur playing on Brookline, Mass. course where he used to caddie; won U.S. Amateur twice; 8-time Walker Cup player.…

Connie Francis

Connie Francis(Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero)singer, actressBorn: 12/12/1938Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey Dark-haired, bubbly singer who made it big with hits like “ Who's Sorry Now?” and “…

Bean (Film)

Director: Mel SmithWriters: Richard Curtis and Robin DriscollDirector of Photography:Francis KennyEditor:Christopher BlundenMusic:Howard GoodallProduction Designer:Peter LarkinProducers:Peter…