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Triple Crown Winners

Year Jockey Trainer Owner Sire/Dam1919 Sir Barton Johnny Loftus H. Guy Bedwell J.K.L. Ross Star Shoot/Lady Sterling1930 Gallant Fox Earl Sande J.E. Fitzsimmons Belair Stud Sir Gallahad III/…

Williams, Paul

singer, composer, actorBirthplace: Omaha, Neb.Born: 9/19/40

Populist party

(Encyclopedia) Populist party, in U.S. history, political party formed primarily to express the agrarian protest of the late 19th cent. In some states the party was known as the People's party.…

Normandy campaign

(Encyclopedia) Normandy campaign, June to Aug., 1944, in World War II. The Allied invasion of the European continent through Normandy began about 12:15 a.m. on June 6, 1944 (D-day). The plan, known…

William Mehojah 2000 Deaths

William Mehojah(Little Star),Age: 82 last pure-blooded member of the Kaw Indian Nation tribe. He died of lung failure. Died: Omaha, Neb., April 23, 2000Peter McWilliamsM - QDavid Merrick…

James (Sunny Jim) Fitzsimmons

James (Sunny Jim) FitzsimmonsBorn: July 23, 1874Horse racing trained horses that won over 2,275 races, including 2 Triple Crown winners— Gallant Fox in 1930 and Omaha in '35.Died: Mar. 11,…

John Wyatt 1998 Deaths

John WyattAge: 63 a former Negro League pitcher who became a major league relief pitcher and played nine seasons in the American League, compiling a 42-44 record and 103 saves; winning…

Fred Astaire Biography

Fred Astaire(Frederick Austerlitz)dancer, actorBorn: 5/10/1899Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Dancer and actor who appeared with dancing partner Ginger Rogers in several romantic comedies that elevated…