(Encyclopedia) Gregory IX, 1143?–1241, pope (1227–41), an Italian named Ugolino di Segni, b. Anagni; successor of Honorius III. As cardinal under his uncle, Innocent III, he became, at St. Francis'…
Richard PettyBorn: July 2, 1937Auto racer 7-time winner of Daytona 500; 7-time NASCAR national champ (1964,67,71-72,74-75,79); first stock car driver to win $1 million in career; all-time…
(Montreal, Canada, July 17–31, 2005)MenTime50 m freestyle—Roland Schoeman, South Africa0:21.69100 m freestyle—Filippo Magnini, Italy0:48.12200 m freestyle—Michael Phelps, United States1:45.…
GROVER Asa Porter , a Representative from Kentucky;
born near Phelps, Ontario County, N.Y., February 18, 1819;
attended the common schools;
moved to Kentucky in 1837;
attended Centre College,…
DODGE William Earle , a Representative from New York; born in Hartford, Conn., September
4, 1805; completed preparatory studies; moved to New York City in 1818; became
a clerk; in 1826 established…
The 1961 Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1962 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best Motion PictureFanny, Joshua Logan, producer (Warner Bros.)The Guns of Navarone, Carl Foreman,…
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