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Drake
Drake may refer to: Animals * A male duck People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name * Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Drake (musician) (born 1986), Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Aubrey Drake Graham Places United States * Drake, Arizona, an unincorporated community * Drake, Colorado, an unincorporated community * Drake, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Drake, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Drake, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Drake, North Dakota, a town * Drake, North Carolina, a place in Nash County near Dr. Franklin Hart Farm * Drake, South Carolina, an unincorporated community * Drake Park, Bend, Oregon Antarctica * Drake Passage, between Cape Horn and Antarctica * Drake Head, Oates Land, a headland * Drake Icefall, Ellsworth Land Australia * Drake County, New South Wales, Australia * Drake, New South Wales, a par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (surname)
Drake is an Old English surname of Latin origin. Notable people with the surname "Drake" include A *Abraham Drake (1715–1781), American military officer * Alex Drake (other), multiple people * Alexander Drake (other), multiple people *Alfred Drake (1914–1992), American actor * Alfred George Drake (1894–1915), British soldier * Alicia Drake (born 1968), British journalist * Alison Drake (diver) (born 1952), English diver *Alonzo Drake (1884–1919), English footballer * Andi Drake (born 1965), English athlete * Andy Drake (1907–??), American baseball player *Anthony Drake (1941–2022), English teacher *Arnold Drake (1924–2007), American writer B *Barbara Drake (1876–1963), English trade unionist *Benjamin Drake (1794–1841), American historian *Bernard Drake (1537–1586), English admiral *Betsy Drake (1923–2015), American actress * Beverley Drake (born 1956), Guyanese pilot * Bill Drake (other), multiple people *Billy Drake (1917–2011) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake University
Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States. History Drake University was founded in 1881 by George T. Carpenter, a teacher and pastor, and Francis Marion Drake, a Union general during the Civil War. Drake was originally affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), although no religious affiliation is officially recognized today. The first classes convened in 1881, with 77 students and one building constructed, Student's Home. In 1883, the first permanent building, Old Main, was completed. Old Main remains prominent on campus, housing administration offices, Levitt Hall, and Sheslow Auditorium, and as the site of many United States presidential debates, and other events. The university's law school–the second oldest law school in the country west of the Mississipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Passage
The Drake Passage (referred to as Mar de Hoces Hoces Sea"in Spanish-speaking countries) is the body of water between South America's Cape Horn, Chile and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean (Scotia Sea) with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean. The Drake Passage is considered one of the most treacherous voyages for ships to make. Currents at its latitude meet no resistance from any landmass, and waves top , hence its reputation as "the most powerful convergence of seas". As the Drake Passage is the narrowest passage around Antarctica, its existence and shape strongly influence the circulation of water around Antarctica and the global oceanic circulation, as well as the global climate. The bathymetry of the Drake Passage plays an important role in the global mixing of oceanic water. It is one of the most treacherous bodies of water on earth. History Sailing south from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Stadium (Drake University)
Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925. History Drake Stadium opened on October 10, 1925, as the Bulldogs defeated Kansas. Drake Stadium has seen the Bulldogs win thirteen conference championships in football, while advancing to five college football bowl games. The stadium is also the home field for nearby Des Moines Roosevelt High School and occasional home games for Dowling High School. It is currently the largest stadium in the Pioneer Football League. Drake Stadium is also the home to the Drake Relays, one of the premier track and field meets in the country. Thousands of high school, college, and professional track athletes come to Drake Stadium in late April to compete in one of the largest track meets in the United States. The prominence of the Relays has led to Drake hosting various ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Bulldogs
The Drake Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The Bulldogs' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level. Drake also sponsors teams in the Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Summit League. Drake's live bulldog mascot is Griff II; the costumed mascot is Spike; and the school colors are blue and white. Sports sponsored Drake University athletics began in 1893. and since 1910, the school has been home to and sponsor of what has become one of the world's premier collegiate athletic events, the annual Drake Relays track and field meet held in April. Drake Bulldogs history Drake University began its athletics program in 1893 with football, baseball, and men's track. The men's basketball program began in 1906. In 1907, Drake joined the Missouri Valley Conference, having previously played as an inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (given Name)
Drake is a masculine given name of English origin meaning "Dragon" or "Snake". Notable people with the given name "Drake" include A * Aubrey Drake Graham (born 1986), Canadian musician B *Drake Batherson (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player *Drake Bell (born 1986), American actor and musician *Drake Berehowsky (born 1974), Canadian ice hockey player *Drake Britton (born 1989), American baseball player * Drake Burnette (born 1985), American actress C *Drake Caggiula (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player * Drake Callender (born 1998), American soccer player D *Drake Diener (born 1981), American basketball player *Drake Doremus (born 1983), American film director *Drake Dunsmore (born 1988), American football player E * Drake Edens (1925–1982), American politician G *Drake Garrett (born 1946), American football player H * Drake Hogestyn (born 1953), American actor J * Drake Jackson (born 2001), American football player * Drake Jensen (born 1970), Canadian musician L * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (ward)
Drake is an election Wards of the United Kingdom, ward within Plymouth, Devon, England. One of the main roads from the city to Tavistock, Devon, Tavistock and Dartmoor runs through the ward. In the past it played an important role in the supply of water to Plymouth, and it was the location of both a fatal bomb explosion and a large unexploded bomb during the Plymouth Blitz. The University of Plymouth has its main campus in this ward and the large student population has led to part of it being designated as one of the four areas subject to Designated Public Places Orders in the city. It is also the location of the city's Plymouth railway station, main railway station, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, museum and public library. History In 1591, Drake's Leat first supplied water to Plymouth. Its route came through what is now Drake ward, but was at the time outside the town walls. When Francis Drake, Sir Francis Drake constructed the leat he ensured that he held the rights to bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake, Arizona
Drake was an unincorporated community on the Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States, and a station on the BNSF Railway's Phoenix Subdivision. Drake is also the junction and western terminus of the Verde Canyon Railroad. Drake is the site of the old Hell Canyon Bridge (built in 1923), formerly used by US Route 89, and now on the National Register of Historic Places. History Drake was a town in the early 1900s, which grew out of a railway work camp for construction of the very high "Big Hell Canyon Railroad Bridge", on high trestles, completed in 1901. It was first known as Cedar Glade, and had a population of 70 in 1909. It was renamed to "Drake" in 1920. (Internet version) In 1912 Cedar Glade "became the junction for the Verde Valley Railroad, which accessed a copper smelter in Clarkdale .... Approximately 20 structures had been built there by the railroad, including a depot, agent's house, water tank, a number of section houses, bunkhouse, and freight wareh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Stadium (1904)
Drake Stadium was a stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally named Haskins Field, for the son of a primary donor, stadium opened on October 8, 1904 with the University of Iowa winning 17–0 over Drake. The original name of the stadium was Haskins Field, but it was changed to Drake Stadium in 1910 at the request of the Haskins. This is not to be confused with the current Drake Stadium Drake Stadium may refer to: * Drake Stadium (1904), a defunct outdoor multiuse sports field at Drake University used from 1904 to 1925 * Drake Stadium (Drake University), an outdoor multiuse sports field at Drake University used from 1925 to present ... built in 1925. In 1907, renovations occurred that added seating, bringing the total to 6,700 and a drainage system was also added. Haskins Field was originally expected to be able to hold 40,000 fans if expanded to its maximum capacity. Subsequent additions led to a total capacity of 12,000 prior to its closure and demolition. References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake, New South Wales
Drake is a parish and small rural community on the Bruxner Highway approximately 44 km east of Tenterfield, New South Wales and about 800 km north of Sydney, New South Wales. It is in the Tenterfield Shire local government area, which is part of the New England region. At the 2016 census, Drake had a population of 345 people. The town is in West Fairfield Parish of Drake County New South Wales History In 1858 gold was discovered near Newmans Pinch, a hill on the western side of Fairfield (now Drake) and Timbarra and quite a few years later copper was also mined in the vicinity. The ''Timbarra'' Post Office opened on 1 November 1858, was renamed ''Drake'' in 1867 and closed in 1871. The later Drake office opened on 1 April 1879 and closed in 1985. During the 1860s the first sale of Drake allotments took place with 16 of the 40 lots being sold. The Public School opened in November 1887. The Australian Antimony Antimony is a chemical element with the symbol Sb ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Performance And Event Center
The Drake Performance and Event Center is located at Ohio State University. It was a student activity center named Drake Union. The center is located on the west campus of Ohio State between Morrill Tower and Lincoln Tower off the east banks of the Olentangy River. Background With the construction of residence halls on west campus, Ohio State students living there found the walking distance to travel to the Ohio Union long, especially in the winter. The Board of Trustees approved the construction of a second union in 1969. Designed by architect Todd Tibbals Todd Tibbals (1910March 22, 1988) was an American architect who was active in the Columbus, Ohio area in the middle part of the twentieth century. Early years Tibbals was born in 1910 to a successful engineer and entrepreneur, Charles E. Tibbals ..., the union was officially named after Edward S. Drake, a former manager at the Ohio Union for 33 years, in 1971 and officially opened in 1972 at a cost of $4.5 million. Followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
