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Harold Russell

Harold Russell won two Academy Awards for playing the handless World War II veteran Homer Parrish in the 1946 film The Best Years of Our Lives. Harold Russell was himself a disabled veteran, having…

Ogden Nash

Name at birth: Frederic Ogden NashOgden Nash was an American poet whose verse was light, whimsical and often nonsensical. One of his best-known poems, "Reflections on Ice-Breaking," goes like this…

1963 Academy Awards

The 1963 Academy Awards were presented April 13, 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureAmerica, America, Elia Kazan, producer (Warner Bros.)Cleopatra, Walter Wanger, producer…

2000 Men's Olympic Judo Medalists

Extra Lightweight (132 lbs): 1. Tadahiro Nomura, JPN def. 2. Jung Bu-Kyung, S. Kor; 3. Manolo Poulot, CUB and Aidyn Smagulov, KGZ. Half-Lightweight (143 lbs): 1. Huseyin Ozkan, TUR def. 2. Larbi…

John V, Byzantine emperor

(Encyclopedia) John V (John Palaeologus)John Vpālˌēŏlˈəgəs [key], 1332–91, Byzantine emperor (1341–91), son and successor of Andronicus III. Forced to fight John VI (John Cantacuzene), who usurped…

John, Saint

(Encyclopedia) John, Saint, one of the Twelve Apostles, traditional author of the fourth Gospel, three letters, and the Book of Revelation (see John, Gospel according to Saint; John, letters;…

1960 Academy Awards

The 1960 Academy Awards were presented April 17, 1961 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best Motion PictureThe Alamo, John Wayne, producer (United Artists)The Apartment, Billy Wilder,…

Nobel Prize for Peace

Below find every winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from 1901 through 2016. For years not listed, no award was made. 1901Henri Dunant (Switzerland); Frederick Passy (France)1902Elie Ducommun…

Alexandra Danilova Biography

Alexandra Danilova ballerina, teacher An internationally recognized, versatile dancer known for her grace, intensity and glamour. Danilova's professional career began in 1911 when she joined…

Eyes Wide Shut

Director:Stanley KubrickWriters:Stanley Kubrick and Frederic RaphaelWarner Bros.; 145 minutes; RRelease:7/99Cast:Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack Eyes Wide Shut is Stanley Kubrick's…