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Henry WATTERSON, Congress, KY (1840-1921)

WATTERSON Henry , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Washington, D.C., February 16, 1840; completed preparatory studies under private tutors; attended the Academy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania…

Dwight Yoakam Biography

Dwight Yoakamsinger, songwriter, actorBorn: 10/23/1956Birthplace: Pikeville, Kentucky Yoakam helped turn country music away from the glossy country-pop sound that dominated in the '80s and…

Henry Stuart FOOTE, Congress, MS (1804-1880)

Senate Years of Service: 1847-1852 Party: Democrat FOOTE Henry Stuart , a Senator from Mississippi; born in Fauquier County, Va., February 28, 1804; pursued classical studies; graduated from…

William Ruffin COX, Congress, NC (1831-1919)

COX William Ruffin , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, N.C., March 11, 1831; attended Vine Hill Academy in his native town; moved with his mother to…

Theodore Gilmore BILBO, Congress, MS (1877-1947)

Senate Years of Service: 1935-1947 Party: Democrat BILBO Theodore Gilmore , a Senator from Mississippi; born on a farm near Poplarville, Pearl River County, Miss., October 13, 1877; attended the…

2000-01 NFL Playoffs

First Round Chicago 41 Orlando 27 Toronto 64 New York 57 Arizona 52 Detroit 44 Indiana 58 Carolina 41 Quarterfinals Nashville 45 Toronto 38 San Jose 68 Arizona 49…

The Women Are Back In Town

by John Gettings New England Blizzard forward Dale Hodges goes hard to the baseline past Philadelphia Rage forward Cass Bauer in the American Basketball League season opener on Nov. 5.…

Women's Suffrage: Tennessee

by Carrie Chapman Catt and Nettie Rogers Shuler The Supreme Court SpeaksThe States That Did Not RatifyTennesseeWhen on June 2, 1920, the United States Supreme Court rendered that, to…

1975 Academy Awards

The 1975 Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1976 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureBarry Lyndon, Stanley Kubrick, producer (Warner Bros.)Dog Day Afternoon,…