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George MikanBorn: June 18, 1924Basketball C 3-time All-America (1944-46); led DePaul to NIT title (1945); led Minneapolis Lakers to 5 NBA titles in 6 years (1949-54); first commissioner of…Simon Guggenheim Biography
Simon Guggenheimbusiness executive, philanthropistBorn: 1867Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa. One of seven sons of Meyer Guggenheim, he worked with his brothers in the family's mining and metal…Solomon Robert Guggenheim Biography
Solomon Robert Guggenheimbusiness executive, art collectorBorn: 1861Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa. After studying in Zurich, he became a partner in the Swiss needlework importing business…Judith Merril 1997 Deaths
Judith Merrilwriter, editor With a literary approach to science fiction, Merril was influential in setting the course of modern science fiction. Early in her career, she was associated with…Kathleen Freeman 2001 Deaths
Kathleen FreemanAge: 78 versatile character actress who appeared in dozens of films, TV shows, and Broadway plays. Known for her jowls, Freeman appeared in the films Singin' in the Rain (1952…Ann Miller 2004 Deaths
Ann MillerAge: 81 athletic tap dancer who appeared in a string of films in the 1940s and 1950s, including Kiss Me Kate and On the Town. She made a splash with her 1979 comeback, Broadway's…Norris McWhirter 2004 Deaths
Norris McWhirterAge: 78 journalist and sports announcer who, with his twin brother Ross, started the Guinness Book of World Records in 1955. More than 100 million of the books have been sold…Inside Schwartz
NBCThursday 8:30–9:00 p.m.Cast:Breckin Meyer, Richard Kline, Maggie Lawson, Miriam Shor NBC has the habit of sandwiching its least promising shows between hits. The thinking is that viewers…Velvet Goldmine
Director/Writer:Todd HaynesR; MiramaxRelease:11/98Cast:Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale, Eddie Izzard and Emily Woof A bold, operatic look back at 1970s glam…James Albert Michener Biography
James Albert MichenerAge: 90writer Pulitzer prize-winning author, known for his sweeping historical sagas. A prolific writer and tireless researcher, Michener wrote close to 40 novels, many…