(Encyclopedia) geomorphology, study of the origin and evolution of the earth's landforms, both on the continents and within the ocean basins. It is concerned with the internal geologic processes of…
(Encyclopedia) Gilbert, Sir Humphrey, 1537?–1583, English soldier, navigator, and explorer; half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. Knighted (1570) for his service in the campaigns in Ireland, he later (…
Held every Memorial Day weekend; 200 laps around a 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. First race was held in 1911. The Indy Racing League began in…
The 1964 Academy Awards were presented April 5, 1965 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureBecket, Hal B. Wallis, producer (Paramount)Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop…
The 1938 Academy Awards were presented Feb. 23, 1939 at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.Outstanding ProductionThe Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Bros.-First National)Alexander's Ragtime…
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tennis, game played indoors or outdoors by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a level court.
In 1900 the international team competition known as…
The 1935 Academy Awards were presented March 5, 1936 at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.Outstanding ProductionAlice Adams (RKO Radio)Broadway Melody of 1936 (MGM)Captain Blood (Cosmopolitan…
49th NFL Pro Bowl Game and 29th AFC-NFC contest (NFC leads series, 15-14). Date: Feb. 7 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Coaches: Bill Belichick, NYJ, replacing Bill Parcells (AFC) and Dennis Green,…
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