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Winslow, Edward

(Encyclopedia) Winslow, Edward, 1595–1655, one of the founders of Plymouth Colony in New England, b. England. One of the leaders of the Pilgrims who traveled to America on the Mayflower in 1620,…

Man Booker Prize

Great novels of the Commonwealth Britain's most prestigious literary award is presented each Oct. or Nov. by the National Book League in the United Kingdom, for the best full-length novel written…

Galt, Sir Alexander Tilloch

(Encyclopedia) Galt, Sir Alexander TillochGalt, Sir Alexander Tillochtĭlˈək gôlt [key], 1817–93, Canadian statesman, b. England; son of John Galt. In 1835 he went to Canada in the service of the…

Miranda v. Arizona

(Encyclopedia) Miranda v. Arizona, U.S. Supreme Court case (1966) in the area of due process of law (see Fourteenth Amendment). The decision reversed an Arizona court's conviction of Ernesto Miranda…

Hank Snow Biography

Hank SnowAge: 85 prolific country music singer-songwriter known for his melancholy songs about roaming and lost love. He recorded more than 140 albums and was often called the Yodeling Ranger…

Bruce Springsteen Biography

Bruce Springsteensinger, songwriterBorn: 9/23/1949Birthplace: Freehold, New Jersey Grammy Award-winning singer and song-writer whose songs reflect sympathy for the working class and tell of…

Brent Spiner

Brent SpineractorBorn: 2/2/1949Birthplace: Houston, Texas Spiner's acting career began with a bit part in Stardust Memories (1980) and a Broadway stint in Sunday in the Park with George (…

Brent Spiner Biography

Brent SpineractorBorn: 2/2/1949Birthplace: Houston, Texas Spiner's acting career began with a bit part in Stardust Memories (1980) and a Broadway stint in Sunday in the Park with George (…

Eddie Stanky Biography

Eddie StankyAge: 82 feisty second baseman who won NL pennants with Brooklyn, Boston and New York and later coached South Alabama to five NCAA Tournament appearances; nicknamed "The Brat" for…