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Fitzgerald, F. Scott

(Encyclopedia) Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald), 1896–1940, American novelist and short-story writer, b. St. Paul, Minn. He is ranked among the great American writers of the 20th…

1984 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Tina TurnerAlbum of the YearCan't Slow Down, Lionel Richie (Motown)Song of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Graham Lyle and Terry…

Tompkins, Daniel D.

(Encyclopedia) Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774–1825, American political figure, Vice President of the United States (1817–25), b. Scarsdale, N.Y. A leader of the Jeffersonian group in New York state, he…

Brent, Margaret

(Encyclopedia) Brent, Margaret, 1600?–1671?, early American feminist, b. Gloucester, England. With her two brothers and a sister, she left England to settle (1638) in St. Marys City, Md., where she…

Piccadilly

(Encyclopedia) PiccadillyPiccadillypĭkˌədĭlˈē [key], street of the City of Westminster borough, London, England. Starting at Piccadilly Circus (London's center of traffic and amusement), it runs to…

Richthofen, Manfred, Baron von

(Encyclopedia) Richthofen, Manfred, Baron vonRichthofen, Manfred, Baron vonmänˈfrāt [key], 1892–1918, German aviator in World War I. He was credited with the spectacular achievement of shooting down…

Frances Foster 1997 Deaths

Frances Foster stage actress and director, film actress Foster was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in more than 25 of its productions. Her theater credits…

Frances Dee 2004 Deaths

Frances DeeAge: 96 striking movie star of Hollywood's golden era who starred in An American Tragedy and Little Women. She was married to actor Joel McCrea for 57 years. Died: Norwalk, Conn.,…

Frances Schreuder 2004 Deaths

Frances SchreuderAge: 65 New York socialite who was convicted of first-degree murder for convincing her 17-year-old son to kill her father. She served 13 years in prison. Her son, Marc, was…