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Bam Margera

Name at birth: Brandon Cole MargeraBam Margera was once described by MTV as "a skate guru who's skidded face-first down the vert ramp one too many times." At first a professional skateboarder,…

John S. TANNER, Congress, TN (1944)

TANNER John S. , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Halls, Lauderdale County, Tenn., September 22, 1944; graduated from Union City High School, Union City, 1962; B.S., University of Tennessee…

John Tate 1998 Deaths

John TateAge: 43 former WBA heavyweight champion and U.S. Olympian; won title in a decision over Gerrie Coetzee in South Africa in 1979; lost the belt five months later to Mike Weaver; won…

Pleasant Moorman MILLER, Congress, TN (1849)

MILLER Pleasant Moorman , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Lynchburg, Campbell County, Va., birth date unknown; moved to Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tenn., in 1796, and thence to…

William Henry SNEED, Congress, TN (1812-1869)

SNEED William Henry , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Davidson County, Tenn., August 27, 1812; completed preparatory studies; moved with his father's family to Rutherford County, Tenn…

stadium

(Encyclopedia) stadiumstadiumstāˈdēəm [key], racecourse in Greek cities where footraces and other athletic contests took place. The name is the Latin form of the Greek word for a standard of length…

Edward Retilla HAYS, Congress, IA (1847-1896)

HAYS Edward Retilla , a Representative from Iowa; born near Fostoria, Wood County, Ohio, May 26, 1847; attended rural schools near Fostoria and Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio; served as a…

Jenkin WHITESIDE, Congress, TN (1772-1822)

Senate Years of Service: 1809-1811 Party: Democratic Republican WHITESIDE Jenkin , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Lancaster, Pa., in 1772; pursued preparatory studies; studied law and was…

James KNOX, Congress, IL (1807-1876)

KNOX James , a Representative from Illinois; born in Canajoharie, N.Y., July 4, 1807; attended Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., and was graduated from Yale College in 1830; studied law; was…