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Daschle, Tom
(Encyclopedia) Daschle, Tom (Thomas Andrew Daschle)Daschle, Tomdăshˈəl [key], 1947–, U.S. senator from South Dakota (1987–2005), b. Aberdeen, S.Dak. A Democrat, he was elected to the U.S. House of…flamingo
(Encyclopedia) flamingo, common name for a large pink or red wading bird, similar to the related heron, stork, and spoonbill but with a longer neck, webbed feet, and a unique down-bent bill.…Bill Richardson Biography
Bill Richardson politician, diplomat Born: 1947 Birthplace: Pasadena, Calif. Richardson has spent nearly…Bill Pickett Biography
Bill Pickettcowboy, rodeo starBorn: (probably) 12/5/1870Birthplace: Williamson County, Tex. After quitting school in the fifth grade, Pickett became a full-time ranch hand and developed into…Bill Bowerman Biography
Bill BowermanAge: 88 Oregon track coach from 1949-72 who co-founded Nike with his former student Phil Knight; coached 24 NCAA individual champions at Oregon and won four team championships;…Bill Bonanno Biography
mafia memberDied: January 1, 2008 (Tucson, Arizona) Best Known as: consigliere of the infamous Bonanno mob A member of the infamous Bonanno mob, one of New…Bill Hartack Biography
jockeyDied: Nov. 26, 2007 (Texas) Best Known as: champion jockey who won five Kentucky Derbys A champion jockey who won the Kentucky Derby five times during…Bill Blass Biography
Bill BlassBorn: 6/22/1922 Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Ind fashion designer known for his classic yet elegant designs favored by Nancy Reagan, Brooke Astor, and Jessye Norman. He was also an…Bill McArthur Biography
Bill McArthurAge: 78 former Western Oregon football coach who compiled a record of 180–124–6 over 36 seasons with the team; McArthur is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame, University of Santa…Bill Gates Biography
Bill Gates(William Henry Gates III)software industry pioneer, philanthropistBorn: 10/28/1955Birthplace: Seattle, Wash. After years of tinkering with computers, Gates dropped out of Harvard…