(Encyclopedia) Rowe, NicholasRowe, Nicholasrō [key], 1674–1718, English dramatist. An ardent Whig, he was able to gain various government posts during the course of his life. In 1715 he became poet…
Debbie Allenactor, producer, director, choreographerBorn: 1/16/1950Birthplace: Houston, Texas Debbie Allen found fame as the demanding dance teacher Lydia Grant in the film Fame (1980), a…
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First Olympic Appearance: 1900 (men); 1976 (women)
by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo
Did You Know?
The coxswain must weigh at least 55 kilos (about 121 pounds) in men's events and 50…
Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72).
Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier, SWI (6:23.47); 2.…
