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May Temperature Extremes

The highest temperature ever recorded for the month of May occurred on May 27, 1896, in Salton, Calif. (elevation –263 ft), where the temperature reached 124°F. The lowest temperature ever…

Willie Mays Biography

Willie MaysBorn: May 6, 1931Baseball OF nicknamed the “Say Hey Kid”; led NL in HRs and stolen bases 4 times each; 2-time MVP (1954,65) with NY-SF Giants; Hall of Famer who played in 24 All-…

Prince William

Name at birth: William Arthur Philip Louis WindsorPrince William is next in line to the British throne now held by his father, King Charles III. Prince William is the first son of Charles and the…

Women Who Left Their “Stamps” on History

Each of the following women have made a significant contribution to society. As a result, they (or works of art created by them) have been pictured on U.S. postage stamps.Name Year Issued…

Antz

Directors: Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson Writers: Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz DreamWork; PG; 83 minutes Release: 10/98 Voices of: Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Anne…

Yes, Dear

CBSMonday 8:30–9:00 p.m. Cast:Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley Two young couples navigate parenting with two distinct styles. Greg and Kim Warner (Anthony Clark…

children's literature

(Encyclopedia) children's literature, writing whose primary audience is children. See also children's book illustration. The contributions and innovations of the 19th cent. continued into the 20th…

James Minor QUARLES, Congress, TN (1823-1901)

QUARLES James Minor , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Louisa Court House, Louisa County, Va., February 8, 1823; attended the common schools; in 1833 moved to Kentucky with his father…

2001–2002 Obie Awards

The 2001–2002 Obie Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, were presented on May 20, 2002, at New York's Webster Hall.Playwriting:…

Laban Theodore MOORE, Congress, KY (1829-1892)

MOORE Laban Theodore , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Wayne County, Va. (now West Virginia), near Louisa, Ky., January 13, 1829; attended Marshall Academy in Virginia and was graduated…