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Bausch, Pina

(Encyclopedia) Bausch, PinaBausch, Pinapēˈnə boush [key], 1940–2009, German dancer and choreographer. After training with Kurt Jooss, she studied in New York with Antony Tudor, Paul Taylor, José…

Famous Firsts by the Rolling Stones

The Stones' first concert, No. 1 hit, and more   Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons Related Links Lasting Influence of the Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones…

Significant Recordings of 2001

AerosmithAmerican Hi FiTori AmosThe Black CrowesBlink-182BjörkMariah CareyEliza CarthyShawn ColvinThe CranberriesDave Matthews BandDestiny's ChildBob DylanMelissa EtheridgeMacy GrayThe Isley…

Cooperstown

(Encyclopedia) Cooperstown, residential and resort village (2020 pop. 1,738), seat of Otsego co., E central N.Y., on the Susquehanna River and Otsego…

Cockerell, Charles Robert

(Encyclopedia) Cockerell, Charles RobertCockerell, Charles Robertkŏkˈərəl [key], 1788–1863, English architect, archaeologist, and writer. While excavating at Bassae, Aegina, and other sites in Italy…

Kendall, George Wilkins

(Encyclopedia) Kendall, George Wilkins, 1809–67, American journalist, b. near Amherst, N.H. After a succession of journalistic jobs, he was a partner in founding (1837) the New Orleans Picayune. In…

Moss, Sir Stirling Craufurd

(Encyclopedia) Moss, Sir Stirling Craufurd, 1929–2020, British auto racing driver. Known for his sportsmanship, speed, and courage, Moss became a full-time driver on the Grand Prix circuit in 1953.…

Times Square

(Encyclopedia) Times Square, in New York City. Formed by the intersection of Broadway, Seventh Ave., and 42d St., this famous square was named (1904) for the building there that formerly belonged to…

Austin, John

(Encyclopedia) Austin, John, 1790–1859, English jurist. He served (1826–32) as professor of jurisprudence at the Univ. of London, and his lectures were published (with additional material) as The…

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mayor: Mick Cornett (to 2018)City Manager: James D. Couch2010 census population (rank): 579,999 (31); Male: 285,556 (49.2%); Female: 294,443 (50.8%); White: 363,646 (62.7%); Black: 87,354 (…