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Ross 1. Diana. born 1944, US singer: lead vocalist (1961--69) with Motown group the Supremes, whose hits include "Baby Love" (1964). Her subsequent recordings include Lady Sings the Blues (film soundtrack, 1972), and Chain Reaction (1986) 2. Sir James Clark. 1800--62, British naval officer; explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic. He located the north magnetic pole (1831) and discovered the Ross Sea during an Antarctic voyage (1839--43) 3. his uncle, Sir John. 1777--1856, Scottish naval officer and Arctic explorer 4. Sir Ronald. 1857--1932, English bacteriologist, who discovered the transmission of malaria by mosquitoes: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1902 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Govern Lady: The Life And Times Of Nellie Tayloe Ross by Teva J. ``It's gotten a little large at Sundance, the swag thing,'' said Joan Allen, star of festival entry ``Yes'' and winner of the fest's new Nellie Tayloe Ross Award. |
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