Michael HammondAge: 69 composer and conductor who became chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts just a week before his death. He had previously served as the dean of the Shepherd…
Saul Chaplinsongwriter, producer, musical director, vocal arranger Chaplin was nominated for five Oscars and won three for his scores of An American in Paris, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers…
Frederick Pitt AldermanAge: 93 the United States' oldest Olympic track and field gold medalist; at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam he ran the second leg of the 4x400-meter relay, helping the…
Samuel BartholomewAge: 81 blocking back who captained Tennessee's 1939 undefeated, unscored upon football team (reg. season); won trophy for outstanding blocker in the SEC in 1938 and 1939;…
Aaliyah(Aaliyah Haughton)Born: January 16, 1979Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.Age: 22 rhythm-and-blues singer and actress who was on the brink of superstardom when she died in a plane crash. Her…
Doc Cheatham jazz trumpeter Though Cheatham didn't enjoy fame until he was in his 70s, he is remembered as one of jazz's best-known figures. He was a sideman in several big bands in the…
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Evening: Ponte Al Mare, PisaMusicThe Boat on the Serchio Published in part (lines 1-61, 88-118) by Mrs. Shelley, "Posthumous Poems", 1824; revised and enlarged by…
Alex HannumAge: 78 Hall of Fame basketball coach, who was the first to lead two different teams to NBA titles; won titles with the St. Louis Hawks in 1958 and Philadelphia 76ers in 1967; his…
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Note by Mrs. ShelleyRosalind, Helen, and Her Child SCENE. The Shore of the Lake of Como HELEN:
Come hither, my sweet Rosalind.
'Tis long since thou and I have met…
Scene IILondon. York's gardenEnter York, Salisbury, and WarwickYorkNow, my good Lords of Salisbury and Warwick,
Our simple supper ended, give me leave
In this close walk to satisfy myself,
In…
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