(Encyclopedia) trench warfare. Although trenches were used in ancient and medieval warfare, in the American Civil War, and in the Russo-Japanese War (1904–5), they did not become important until…
Through Sept. 5, 2000. CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament games are in bold type. For Olympic results see Olympics chapter.
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(Encyclopedia) Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889–1975, American regionalist painter, b. Neosho, Mo.; grandnephew of Sen. Thomas Hart Benton and son of Rep. Maecenas E. Benton. In 1906 and 1907 he attended…
(Encyclopedia) Richardson, Samuel, 1689–1761, English novelist, b. Derbyshire. When he was 50 and a prosperous printer, Richardson was asked to compose a guide to letter writing. The idea of…
Marvin E. WolfgangAge: 73 famed criminologist who expanded his field by perfecting a method of analyzing great masses of data to discern patterns of violence and crime. Died: April 12, 1998.…
David WisniewskiAge: 49 artist and author known for the layered, cut-paper technique he used to illustrate books, including Golem, which won the 1997 Caldecott Medal. Died: Alexandria, Va.,…
Irene WorthAge: 85 versatile British film and stage actress who won Tony Awards for her roles in Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth and Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Died: New York City…
Todd WitskenAge: 34 Indianapolis Tennis Center director who was a three-time All-American at USC and first burst on the pro tennis scene by beating Jimmy Connors in the third round of the U.…
