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The entertainment world lost several legendary stars and a host of other men and women involved in film, television, stage and music in 2007. Legendary "I Love Lucy" writer Bob Carroll died on January 27, followed three days later by "I Dream of Jeannie" creator Sidney Sheldon. Other notables who died include "Playboy Playmate" Anna Nicole Smith, ...
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This book provides a single source of biographical information for the thousands of individuals who have held high elective and appointive offices in the United States federal, state, and municipal governments since independence in 1776. The first half of the book lists positions in the government with a chronological record of the individuals who ...
Each biographical profile gives birth and death dates, then an account of how the leader came to power and an overview of the term in office. The data provide an exacting and fascinating overview.
This compilation of biographical information on professional wrestlers past and present includes major promoters and managers. Each entry is listed under the wrestling name most often used, with cross references to real names and other ring names.
More than half the nations that exist today have gained their independence since 1945. During this period over 2,300 individuals have ruled the various nations of the world; this encyclopedia offers insight into the history of individual nations through the lives of their leaders. Outstanding Academic Book
From the end of World War II to the conclusion of the Cold War and dissolution of the Soviet Union, over 2,300 emperors, kings, presidents, prime ministers, premiers, emirs, and other heads of states and governments have served their nations. All are included in this exhaustive reference work. Biographical information is provided for each leader ...
These obituaries include the date, place and cause of death, and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories which reported the death, as well as a brief recap of each person's career.
Over 1500 of the world''s volcanoes are featured in this text. Information includes the name of the volcano and the name''s origin, geographical location, longitudinal and latitudinal co-ordinates, physical description and a summary of activity.'
From 1900 through 2000, the Catholic Church has had nine popes. Their terms of office have ranged from over 25 years (Leo XII) to slightly over one month (John Paul I). As the 21st century began, John Paul II was in his 22nd year as head of the church. During the century over 600 cardinals have helped to lead the church. This biographical ...
This is a filmography of not only all of the English-language movies made during the 1960s that had a theatrical release but major foreign films exhibited in the United States as well. The films are listed alphabetically and the following information is provided for each: year of release, nation of origin if other than the United States, ...
This fully updated and revised edition provides a thorough look at the many world leaders who met their end in a violent manner during the last century, from William Goebel, Kentucky's Democratic gubernatorial nominee in the election of 1899 who was shot on January 30, 1900, when he contested the election he narrowly lost - to General Ansumane ...
The entertainment world lost several legendary stars and a host of other men and women in 2005. Notables who died include "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson, Dallas matriarch Barbara Bel Geddes, "Little Rascals" Tommy "Butch" Bond and Gordon "Porky" Lee, "Star Trek" stalwart James "Scotty" Doohan, and John Paul II (who acted on stage and wrote ...
This exhaustive reference provides a comprehensive accounting, covering more than nine decades, of Western and frontier movies and television shows, and the creative talents who brought them to life. Part I is a full listing of Western and frontier credits for actors and actresses, with year of production and role played, and a listing of ...
This exhaustive reference provides a comprehensive accounting, covering more than nine decades, of Western and frontier movies and television shows, and the creative talents who brought them to life. Part I is a full listing of Western and frontier credits for actors and actresses, with year of production and role played, and a listing of ...
Each entry in this reference of obituaries in the performing arts for 2001 includes the date, place and cause of death, a brief summary of the individual's career and citations to major newspapers and periodical stories reporting the death.
This exhaustive reference provides a comprehensive accounting, covering more than nine decades, of Western and frontier movies and television shows, and the creative talents who brought them to life. Part I is a full listing of Western and frontier credits for actors and actresses, with year of production and role played, and a listing of ...
The obituaries of performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2006 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a career recap and citations from major newspaper and ...
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