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King, William Lyon Mackenzie
(Encyclopedia) King, William Lyon Mackenzie, 1874–1950, Canadian political leader, b. Kitchener, Ont.; grandson of William Lyon Mackenzie. An expert on labor questions, he served in Wilfrid Laurier's…Seattle Slew 2002 Deaths
Seattle SlewAge: 28 big, black thoroughbred, who captured 1977 Triple Crown and went on to become one of horse racing's greatest sires; won 14 of 17 career races; earned $1,208,726 despite…8mm
Director:Joel SchumacherWriter:Andrew Kevin WalkerColumbia Pictures; R; 120 minutesRelease:2/99Cast:Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, and Catherine Keener 8mm is director Joel Schumacher's…Catherine Keener Biography
Catherine KeeneractressBorn: 1959Birthplace: Miami, Fla. Popular actress on the indie film scene until her role as the sexually direct Maxine in Spike Jonze's hit Being John Malkovich (1999)…Victory Day: Rhode Island
Celebrating the WWII defeat of Japan by Liz Olson In honor of the end of World War II, Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day annually on the second Monday in August. Victory Day, also…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: December 13, 1805
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark December 12, 1805December 14, 1805December 13, 1805 December 13th Friday 1805 The Indians left us to day after brackfast, haveing Sold us 2 of…2005 New York Film Critics Circle Awards
The winners of the 71st New York Film Critics Circle Awards were announced December 12, 2005 Best Picture: Brokeback…Top Picks: By all means, <i>run</i> to the theater
The Last Days of DiscoSource: Archive Photos The Horse Whisperer Robert Redford's sharp directing turns Evans's mawkish best-selling novel about a teenage girl's recovery from a horseback-riding…Taft, Robert Alphonso
(Encyclopedia) Taft, Robert Alphonso, 1889–1953, American politician, b. Cincinnati, Ohio; son of William Howard Taft. He practiced law in Ohio and served (1921–26, 1931–32) in the state legislature…lend-lease
(Encyclopedia) lend-lease, arrangement for the transfer of war supplies, including food, machinery, and services, to nations whose defense was considered vital to the defense of the United States in…