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Rául LABRADOR, Congress, ID (1967)

LABRADOR, Rául, a Representative from Idaho; born in Carolina, San Juan County, Puerto Rico, December 8, 1967; B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1992; J.D., University of Washington,…

Spanish-American War (1898–1899)

War fires stoked by “jingo journalism” as American people support Cuban rebels against Spain. American business sees economic gain in Cuban trade and resources and American power zones in…

The 50 States Quarters Program

The Question: What is the order that the new U.S. quarters are being produced? And how often will a new coin be introduced? The Answer: The 50 State Quarters…

Martín Dihigo

Name at birth: Martín Magdaleno Dihigo LlanosCuban Martín Dihigo was a professional baseball player from the 1920s until the 1950s, and is the only player to be inducted into the Halls of Fame in…

Martín Espada

Poet Martín Espada won the National Book Award for Poetry for his 2021 collection, Floaters. He published his first collection in 1982, The Immigrant Iceboy’s Bolero (with photos by his father,…

Bob Thurman 1998 Deaths

Bob Thurman Age: 81 former Negro Leagues and major league outfielder in the 1940s and 50s; spent five seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, mostly as a pinch hitter and platoon player; joined the…

Edwin (Chapo) Rosario Biography

Edwin (Chapo) RosarioAge: 34 three-time world champion boxer who won the his first world title in 1983, defeating Joe Luis Ramirez for the WBC lightweight belt; after losing the title to…

Los Super Seven

CantoColumbia/Legacy After making an impressive splash upon the pop scene with their first album in 1998, the Latin all-star collective known as Los Super Seven has gotten even stronger the…

Benicio Del Toro Biography

Benicio Del ToroactorBorn: 2/19/1967Birthplace: Santurce, Puerto Rico Intense actor who has recently made the jump from intriguing supporting performances to more featured roles in Excess…