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| ARTICLES RELATED TO 18 August | | | | | |  18 August: Encyclopedia II - Imperial Crypt Vaults - Leopold's VaultThe Leopoldsgruft was built under the nave of the church above, beginning in 1657 by Emperor Leopold I,37 following the edict of his father Emperor Ferdinand III27 that the hereditary burial place of the imperial family would be in this church. Considering that Leopold contributed his three wives and 16 of his children -- plus himself -- to the population of the crypt, it was inevitable that other vaults would be needed soon.
Impe ...
See also:Imperial Crypt Vaults, Imperial Crypt Vaults - The Founders' Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Leopold's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Children's Columbarium, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Main Hall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Karl's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Maria Theresa's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Franz's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Ferdinand's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Main Hall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Within the southwest pier:, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Within the southeast pier:, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Within the northwest pier:, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Within the northeast pier:, Imperial Crypt Vaults - The Tuscan Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - The New Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - West Wall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - South Wall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - North Wall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - East Wall, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Franz Joseph's Vault, Imperial Crypt Vaults - The Crypt Chapel, Imperial Crypt Vaults - Selected Other Habsburgs Read more here: » Imperial Crypt Vaults: Encyclopedia II - Imperial Crypt Vaults - Leopold's Vault |
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| | | | | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - First Fleet - The voyage The departure of the fleet must have been greeted with fear and trepidation by the convicts and marines. They were embarking on the longest voyage ever attempted by such a large group. They were heading for a destination that was little explored by Europeans, and whose conditions were only to be guessed at. Few would have had any confidence in seeing England, their families and friends, ever again.
With fine weather the convicts were allowed on deck, and on 3 June 1787 the fleet anchored at Santa Cruz at Tenerife. Here fresh water, ve ...
See also:First Fleet, First Fleet - People of the First Fleet, First Fleet - Preparation for the voyage, First Fleet - The voyage, First Fleet - Arrival at New South Wales, First Fleet - Ships of the First Fleet, First Fleet - Notable First Fleet members, First Fleet - Fiction Read more here: » First Fleet: Encyclopedia II - First Fleet - The voyage |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual
Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual final standings.
The three medalists of the 2000 Summer Olympics, Simon Fairweather, Vic Wunderle, and Wietse van Alten, all competed in 2004. None placed higher than 14th in the ranking round (van Alten) in the ranking round and only Wunderle made it to the quarterfinals.
Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual ranking round.
The Korean archers, medal favorites in both men's and women's competition, ranked 1 ...
See also:Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Qualification, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Medallists, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Top eight table by country, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual final standings, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual ranking round, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual round of 64, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual round of 32, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual round of 16, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual quarterfinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual semifinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual bronze medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual gold medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual final standings, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual ranking round, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual round of 64, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual round of 32, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual round of 16, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual quarterfinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual semifinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual bronze medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's individual gold medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team final standings, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team ranking round, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team round of 16, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team quarterfinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team semifinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team bronze medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's team gold medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team final standings, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team ranking round, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team round of 16, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team quarterfinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team semifinals, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team bronze medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's team gold medal match, Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Schedule Read more here: » Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics: Encyclopedia II - Archery at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's individual |
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| | | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - New World First Bus - History
New World First Bus - Establishment.
Right before NWFB starting its operation, the franchised bus service in Hong Kong Island was provided by 2 companies, China Motor Bus (CMB)(franchisee since 1933) and Citybus (franchisee since 1991). In the 1990s, the service of the CMB had been commonly regarded as very poor. Hence, since 1991, the Government had started to introduce new competitor by tranferring the franchise of CMB routes to other company. Citybus was then becoming the 2nd franchisee of Hong Kong Island bus service. Over 40 routes was transferred in 1991, 1993 and 1995. (See the ...
See also:New World First Bus, New World First Bus - Introduction, New World First Bus - History, New World First Bus - Establishment, New World First Bus - Handover from China Motor Bus, New World First Bus - Entering China's market, New World First Bus - Bus Fleet, New World First Bus - Double-deck air-conditioned buses Acquired new, New World First Bus - Single-deck Air-conditioned Buses Acquired new, New World First Bus - Double-deck air-conditioned buses Second-hand, New World First Bus - Double-deck open-top buses Second-hand, New World First Bus - Bus Routes, New World First Bus - Hong Kong Island Routes, New World First Bus - Cross Harbour Tunnel Routes, New World First Bus - Kowloon and New Territories Routes, New World First Bus - Fare Scheme, New World First Bus - Sectional Fare, New World First Bus - Same Day Return, New World First Bus - Rival operators Read more here: » New World First Bus: Encyclopedia II - New World First Bus - History |
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| | | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - 2005 English cricket season - June See also: 2005 English cricket season (1-14 June); 2005 English cricket season (15-30 June)
The eighth round of the Championship saw Hampshire beat title rivals Nottinghamshire and Kent beat Gloucestershire, and then lose 8 points for the poor quality of the Maidstone pitch. The other First Division matches were draws, with Glamorgan avoiding defeat after following-on against Sussex. The Second Division saw four draws. Meanwhile, the students of Cambridge UCCE edged past Middlesex by 2 wickets. The S ...
See also:2005 English cricket season, 2005 English cricket season - Roll of honour, 2005 English cricket season - Links to competition and team specific coverage, 2005 English cricket season - Tables, 2005 English cricket season - County Championship, 2005 English cricket season - National League, 2005 English cricket season - April, 2005 English cricket season - May, 2005 English cricket season - June, 2005 English cricket season - July, 2005 English cricket season - August, 2005 English cricket season - September Read more here: » 2005 English cricket season: Encyclopedia II - 2005 English cricket season - June |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Foreign relations of Fiji - Diplomatic and trade developments As of 2005, Fiji has become embroiled in a number of disagreements with other countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Vanuatu.
Foreign relations of Fiji - Tensions with the United States.
On 2 March 2005, Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase strongly reacted to a U.S. State Department report criticizing Fiji for practicing racial discriminiation, and for the racial divide between Fiji's two main political parties, the United Fiji Party (mostly indigenous Fijian) and the Fiji La ...
See also:Foreign relations of Fiji, Foreign relations of Fiji - Diplomatic and trade developments, Foreign relations of Fiji - Tensions with the United States, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with Australia, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with China and Taiwan, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with New Zealand, Foreign relations of Fiji - Concern over reduced British presence, Foreign relations of Fiji - Trade war with Vanuatu, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with India, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with Tonga, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with Papua New Guinea, Foreign relations of Fiji - Relations with the European Union, Foreign relations of Fiji - Fijian missions abroad, Foreign relations of Fiji - Foreign reaction to Fijian legislation, Foreign relations of Fiji - Fiji and international organizations, Foreign relations of Fiji - Oceania Customs Organisation, Foreign relations of Fiji - World Trade Organization, Foreign relations of Fiji - International Labour Organization, Foreign relations of Fiji - Diplomatic initiatives Read more here: » Foreign relations of Fiji: Encyclopedia II - Foreign relations of Fiji - Diplomatic and trade developments |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Opposition to the bill Most politicians outside of the government have come out against the proposed legislation, along with the Military and a number of business and professional organizations. The campaign has come to be known as the "Yellow Ribbon Campaign", from the yellow ribbons that many opponents of the bill have been wearing around their wrists in public.
Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Politicians and chiefs.
Mahendra Chaudhry, Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister.
Mick Beddoes, ...
See also:Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Controversial legislation, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Warnings to media foreigners, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Rumoured Presidential opposition, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Compromise mooted, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Changes recommended by the parliamentary committee, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Police warnings, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Parliamentary vote delayed, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Support for the bill, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Opposition to the bill, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Politicians and chiefs, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Religious organizations, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Other organizations and individuals, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Foreign governments and organizations, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Calls for moderation, Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Disinterested positions Read more here: » Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji: Encyclopedia II - Reconciliation and Unity Commission Fiji - Opposition to the bill |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Harry Schmidt USMC - Early career Schmidt was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on 25 September 1886. He attended Nebraska State Normal College before entering the U.S. Marine Corps as a second lieutenant on 17 August 1909.
Following instruction at the Marine Officers' School at Port Royal, South Carolina, he reported in January 1911, at the Marine Barracks, Guam, Mariana Islands. While attached to this station he accompanied an expeditionary force to Chefoo, China. In October 1912, he was ordered to duty in the Philippines where he remained ...
See also:Harry Schmidt USMC, Harry Schmidt USMC - Early career, Harry Schmidt USMC - World War II Read more here: » Harry Schmidt USMC: Encyclopedia II - Harry Schmidt USMC - Early career |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Maxime Weygand - Inter-war period
Maxime Weygand - Weygand in Poland.
After the war his career continued well despite the retirement of Foch. Weygand was briefly sent as an advisor to Poland in 1920 during the Polish-Soviet War, trying without much success to aid Józef Piłsudski. The mission also included French diplomat Jean Jules Jusserand and the British diplomat Lord Edgar Vincent D'Abernon. It achieved little; indeed, the crucial Battle of Warsaw was fought and won by the Poles before the mission could return and make its report. Subsequen ...
See also:Maxime Weygand, Maxime Weygand - Early Years, Maxime Weygand - Weygand During World War I, Maxime Weygand - Inter-war period, Maxime Weygand - Weygand in Poland, Maxime Weygand - Weygand in the peace, Maxime Weygand - Weygand in World War II, Maxime Weygand - Weygand under the Vichy Regime, Maxime Weygand - Last years Read more here: » Maxime Weygand: Encyclopedia II - Maxime Weygand - Inter-war period |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Maria Theresa of Austria - Personal life
Maria Theresa of Austria - Family.
Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Theresa, Princess Imperial and Archduchess of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary and Bohemia was the eldest daughter of Charles VI, whose sole male heir - his son Leopold Johann - died as an infant in 1716. In 1713 Charles issued the Pragmatic Sanction which guaranteed his daughter the right to succeed to the Austrian throne and inherit his united lands on his death. Initially, many European monarchs agreed to the Pragmatic Sanction w ...
See also:Maria Theresa of Austria, Maria Theresa of Austria - Personal life, Maria Theresa of Austria - Family, Maria Theresa of Austria - Relationship with her family, Maria Theresa of Austria - Reign, Maria Theresa of Austria - First years: wars during her reign, Maria Theresa of Austria - Later years: civil reforms, Maria Theresa of Austria - Titles from birth to death, Maria Theresa of Austria - Names in other languages Read more here: » Maria Theresa of Austria: Encyclopedia II - Maria Theresa of Austria - Personal life |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Justice in Eyre - Early Justices The arrangement of justices north and south of Trent did not become fixed until 1236.
John Marshall (apptd. November 8, 1217), justice of the forest of all England
Brian de l'Isle (apptd. March 6, 1220), justice of the forest of all England
Hugh de Neville (apptd. April 29, 1224), justice of the forest of all England
Brian de l'Isle (apptd. October 8, 1229), justice of the forest in the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, York, Lancaster, Derby, Lincoln, Rutland, Northampton, Buckingham, Essex, Cam ...
See also:Justice in Eyre, Justice in Eyre - Early Justices, Justice in Eyre - Justices in Eyre north of the Trent, Justice in Eyre - Justices in Eyre south of the Trent, Justice in Eyre - Source Read more here: » Justice in Eyre: Encyclopedia II - Justice in Eyre - Early Justices |
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| | | | | 18 August: Encyclopedia II - Kwun Tong Line MTR - History Construction of the Kwun Tong Line was approved in November of 1975, and four years later, on 1 October 1979 service commenced on the Kwun Tong Line. Initially, service was only from Shek Kip Mei station to Kwun Tong station and each EMU only consisted of four cars. The initial system proved immensely popular, and on 31 December 1979 the system was extended to Tsim Sha Tsui station.
A year after on 12 December 1980 the first harbour crossing was made by an MTR EMU as the Kwun Tong Line was extended even further to Chater station, present-day Central station. To deal with overcrowding, EMUs were also extended to six cars, and eve ...
See also:Kwun Tong Line MTR, Kwun Tong Line MTR - History, Kwun Tong Line MTR - Stations, Kwun Tong Line MTR - External link Read more here: » Kwun Tong Line MTR: Encyclopedia II - Kwun Tong Line MTR - History |
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