Anthony Edward Rupertfinancier, arts patron, conservationistBorn: October 4, 1916Birthplace: Graaff-Reinet, South Africa Died: January 18, 2006 After studying and teaching chemistry at…
American air force generalBorn: 6/23/1921Birthplace: Portland, Ore.Died: 2/15/2010 (Annapolis, Md.) Jeanne Holm was born in 1921 in Portland, Oregon. In July 1942…
Drops of molten glass, consolidated by falling into water. Their form is that of a tadpole. The thick end may be hammered pretty smartly without its breaking, but if the smallest portion…
Eleanor HolmBorn: Dec. 6, 1913Swimmer won gold medal in 100m backstroke at 1932 Olympics; thrown off '36 U.S. team for drinking champagne in public and shooting craps on boat to Germany. Died…
Larry HolmesBorn: Nov. 3, 1949Boxer heavyweight champion (WBC or IBF) from 1978-85; successfully defended title 20 times before losing to Michael Spinks; returned from first retirement in…
Senate Years of Service: 1959-1977
Party: Democrat HARTKE Rupert Vance , a Senator from Indiana; born in Stendal, Pike County, Ind., May 31, 1919; attended the public schools of Stendal; graduated…
(Encyclopedia) Alexander, Harold Rupert Leofric George, 1st Earl Alexander of TunisAlexander, Harold Rupert Leofric George, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunislĕfˈrĭk [key], 1891–1969, British field marshal…
Baskerville HolmesAge: 32 member of Memphis State's 1985 Final Four team; tied for the lead in games played at the school with 132, scoring 1,112 points in his four-year college career; of a…
Dave HolmesAge: 75 football coach at Eastern Washington (1963-67) and Hawaii (1968-73); holds both schools' record for winning percentage; resigned after 1973 season despite 9-2 record in a…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
