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(all dates are for release) Alfred Hitchcock - Silent films. No. 13 (Unfinished, also known as Mrs. Peabody) (1922) Always Tell Your Wife (Uncredited) (1923) The Pleasure Garden (1925) The Mountain Eagle (1926) The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) Downhill (1927) Easy Virtue (1928), based on a Noel Coward play The Ring (1927), an original story by Hitchcock. The Farmer's ...

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Alfred Hitchcock, Alfred Hitchcock - Biography, Alfred Hitchcock - Early life, Alfred Hitchcock - Pre-war British career, Alfred Hitchcock - Hollywood, Alfred Hitchcock - Peak years and decline, Alfred Hitchcock - Themes and devices, Alfred Hitchcock - His character and its effects on his films, Alfred Hitchcock - His style of working, Alfred Hitchcock - Awards, Alfred Hitchcock - Quotations, Alfred Hitchcock - Other notes, Alfred Hitchcock - Filmography, Alfred Hitchcock - Silent films, Alfred Hitchcock - Sound films, Alfred Hitchcock - Television episodes, Alfred Hitchcock - Frequent collaborators

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Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) (Rear Admiral, USN, Ret.) was the first U.S. astronaut in space, though his first flight was only sub-orbital. He attended the East Derry primary and secondary schools in his birthplace of Derry, New Hampshire; received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1944, an Honorary Master of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in 1962, and Honorary Doctorate of Science from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) in 1971, and an Honorar ...

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• Alan Shepard - Naval career
• Alan Shepard - Astronaut career
• Alan Shepard - Awards and honors
• Alan Shepard - Later years
• Alan Shepard - Media
• Alan Shepard - External link

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On October 16th, 1973, as part of the political strategy that included the Yom Kippur War, OAPEC cut production of oil, and placed an embargo on shipments of crude oil to the West, with the United States and the Netherlands specifically targeted. Also imposed was a boycott of Israel, and price increases. Since oil demand falls little with price rises, prices had to rise dramatically to reduce demand to the new, lower, level of supply. Anticipating this, the market price for oil immediately rose substantially. A world financial system already ...

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1973 oil crisis, 1973 oil crisis - Origins of the 1973 world oil shock, 1973 oil crisis - World competition over resources, 1973 oil crisis - Founding of OPEC, 1973 oil crisis - The Yom Kippur War, 1973 oil crisis - Arab oil embargo, 1973 oil crisis - Chronology, 1973 oil crisis - Immediate economic impact of the embargo, 1973 oil crisis - Price controls and rationing, 1973 oil crisis - Conservation and reduction in demand, 1973 oil crisis - Search for alternatives, 1973 oil crisis - Macroeconomic effects, 1973 oil crisis - Perception of the oil industry, 1973 oil crisis - Effects on international relations, 1973 oil crisis - Decline of OPEC, 1973 oil crisis - Notes and references

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Cape Cod (1033 km²) is an arm-shaped peninsula forming the Easternmost portion of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the Northeastern United States. It is coextensive with Barnstable County. Although Cape Cod was originally connected to the mainland, the first Cape Cod Canal, completed in 1914, effectively transformed Cape Cod into a large island. Cape Cod - Geography. Cape Cod consists of three portions: The "Upper Cape" is the section of Cape Cod closest to the mainland. This portion of the Cap ...

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• Cape Cod - History
• Cape Cod - Tourism
• Cape Cod - Islands off Cape Cod

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police - The Boer War. During the Boer War, members of the North West Mounted Police were given leaves of absence to fight with the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles and the Lord Strathcona's Horse. Royal Canadian Mounted Police - World War I. During the First World War the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) conducted border patrols, surveillance of enemy aliens, and enforcement of national security regulations within Canada. However, RNWMP offi ...

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - History, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Initial Activities, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Klondike Gold Rush and after, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Creation of the RCMP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Evolving responsibilities, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Modern Era, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - The RCMP in wartime, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - The Boer War, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - World War I, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - World War II, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Honours, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - History of the Uniform, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Post War, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Organization, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Ranks, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - The RCMP in popular culture, Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Provicial Police Forces fulfilling the duties of the RCMP in their respective provinces

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Reform Judaism - History. In 1836 several members of the Synagogue of Bevis Marks in London requested the introduction of such alterations and modifications as were in the line of the changes introduced in the Reform synagogue in Hamburg and other places. The congregation conceded and took steps to insure greater decorum at the services. In 1839 they made a second request, advocating a diminution in the length and number of prayers, a more convenient hour of service on Sabbaths and holy days, sermons in En ...

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Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism - 19th Century German Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism - Origins, Reform Judaism - View of Jewish Nationhood, Reform Judaism - Changes in prayer services, Reform Judaism - View of Zionism, Reform Judaism - Teachings on the Oral Law, Reform Judaism - National and universal elements, Reform Judaism - Development of American Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism - Pittsburgh Platform 1885, Reform Judaism - Reform Jewish theology today, Reform Judaism - Reform Judaism's position on Jewish law today, Reform Judaism - Jewish identity and inter-religious marriages, Reform Judaism - Union for Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism - Timeline of Reform Judaism in the United States, Reform Judaism - Reform Judaism in Britain, Reform Judaism - History, Reform Judaism - Reform Judaism in the UK today, Reform Judaism - Liberal Judaism, Reform Judaism - Reform and Progressive Rabbis in Britain, Reform Judaism - Progressive Judaism in Israel, Reform Judaism - History, Reform Judaism - National Bodies, Reform Judaism - Reference

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Winnipeg Manitoba - Born in Winnipeg. Randy Bachman, musician, (The Guess Who) & Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) Ashleigh Banfield, TV actress, TV host Cordell Barker, Oscar nominated animator The Cat Came Back Brenda Barrie, novelist and poet Burton Cummings, musician, (The Guess Who) Len Cariou, actor Bill Cody, actor Richard Condie, Oscar nominated animator The Big Snit Dionisio, Ma-Anne, lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon in Toronto ...

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Winnipeg Manitoba, Winnipeg Manitoba - History, Winnipeg Manitoba - Geography and Climate, Winnipeg Manitoba - Government, Winnipeg Manitoba - Unicity, Winnipeg Manitoba - Demographics, Winnipeg Manitoba - Visible minorities, Winnipeg Manitoba - Religious affiliation, Winnipeg Manitoba - Languages Spoken, Winnipeg Manitoba - External links, Winnipeg Manitoba - Education, Winnipeg Manitoba - Higher Education, Winnipeg Manitoba - Workforce and industry, Winnipeg Manitoba - Large corporations based in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Manitoba - Transportation, Winnipeg Manitoba - Winnipeg International Airport, Winnipeg Manitoba - Railways, Winnipeg Manitoba - Bus Terminal, Winnipeg Manitoba - Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg Manitoba - External links, Winnipeg Manitoba - Crime, Winnipeg Manitoba - Politics, Winnipeg Manitoba - Sports, Winnipeg Manitoba - Current professional franchises, Winnipeg Manitoba - Arts and culture, Winnipeg Manitoba - Festivals, Winnipeg Manitoba - Museums, Winnipeg Manitoba - Theatre Companies, Winnipeg Manitoba - Architecture, Winnipeg Manitoba - Local media, Winnipeg Manitoba - Daily newspapers, Winnipeg Manitoba - Ethnic media, Winnipeg Manitoba - Weekly newspapers, Winnipeg Manitoba - Magazines, Winnipeg Manitoba - Websites, Winnipeg Manitoba - Television stations, Winnipeg Manitoba - Locally based national cable television channels, Winnipeg Manitoba - Radio stations, Winnipeg Manitoba - Famous Winnipegers, Winnipeg Manitoba - Born in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Manitoba - Winnie-the-Pooh, Winnipeg Manitoba - Raised but not born in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Manitoba - Achieved fame while living in Winnipeg, Winnipeg Manitoba - Twinnings, Winnipeg Manitoba - Neighbouring communities

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The series was created by Irna Phillips, who based it on personal experiences. After giving birth to a still-born baby at age 19, she found spiritual comfort listening to sermons by a preacher of a church centered on the brotherhood of man. It was these sermons that formed the nucleus of the creation of The Guiding Light. Guiding Light - The radio years. The radio show's original storyline centered around a preacher named Rev. John Ruthledge (Arthur Peterson, Jr.) and all the people of a fictional s ...

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Guiding Light, Guiding Light - History, Guiding Light - The radio years, Guiding Light - Early years on television, Guiding Light - 1960s, Guiding Light - 1970s, Guiding Light - 1980s, Guiding Light - 1990s, Guiding Light - 2000s, Guiding Light - Trivia, Guiding Light - Day-Behind airings, Guiding Light - Cast, Guiding Light - Current cast members, Guiding Light - Recurring cast members, Guiding Light - Coming and going cast members, Guiding Light - Head writers and executive producers

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Leachman has won numerous awards during her lengthy career. In 1978 she earned the Sarah Siddons Award for her work in Chicago theatre. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971's The Last Picture Show, based on the bestselling book by Larry McMurtry. She has also won seven primetime and one daytime Emmy Awards and been nominated 20 times for her work in television over the years, most notably as the character of neighbor/landlady/nosy friend Phyllis Lindstrom on the Mary Tyler Moore. The character was ...

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Cloris Leachman, Cloris Leachman - Early Life, Cloris Leachman - Career, Cloris Leachman - Filmography, Cloris Leachman - Television Work

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For a full listing of albums and singles, see Jackson 5 discography. The Jackson 5 - Top Ten US and UK singles. The following singles reached the Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100 or the UK Singles Chart, or #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart: (all Motown releases) (all CBS releases) The Jackson 5 - Albums. (all Motown releases) 1969: Diana Ross Presents the Jackson ...

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The Jackson 5, The Jackson 5 - History, The Jackson 5 - Early career, The Jackson 5 - Influences, The Jackson 5 - Joining Motown, The Jackson 5 - Jackson 5 discovery credit discrepancy, The Jackson 5 - Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5, The Jackson 5 - Popularization and franchise expansion, The Jackson 5 - Relationships and marriages, The Jackson 5 - Decline, The Jackson 5 - The move to CBS Records, The Jackson 5 - The 1980s and Michael's solo career, The Jackson 5 - Post-history and followers, The Jackson 5 - Miniseries, The Jackson 5 - Personnel, The Jackson 5 - Members, The Jackson 5 - Band personnel, The Jackson 5 - Discography, The Jackson 5 - Top Ten US and UK singles, The Jackson 5 - Albums, The Jackson 5 - Notes

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In his later years and after his death, Bach's reputation as a composer declined: his work was regarded as old-fashioned compared to the emerging classical style. He was far from forgotten, however: he was remembered as a player and teacher (as well, of course, as composer), and as father of his children (most notably CPE Bach). His best-appreciated compositions in this period were his keyboard works, in which field other composers continued to acknowledge his mastery. Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin were among his most prominent admirers. On ...

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Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach - Biography, Johann Sebastian Bach - Early years, Johann Sebastian Bach - Arnstadt and Mülhausen 1703–08, Johann Sebastian Bach - Weimar 1708–17, Johann Sebastian Bach - Cöthen 1717–23, Johann Sebastian Bach - Leipzig 1723–50, Johann Sebastian Bach - Style, Johann Sebastian Bach - Works, Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ works, Johann Sebastian Bach - Other keyboard works, Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral and chamber music, Johann Sebastian Bach - Vocal and choral works, Johann Sebastian Bach - Performances, Johann Sebastian Bach - Transcriptions, Johann Sebastian Bach - Legacy, Johann Sebastian Bach - Media, Johann Sebastian Bach - Notes

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As one of thirty-six founders of the Connecticut Land Company, General Moses Cleaveland was selected as one of its seven directors and was subsequently sent out as the company's agent to map and survey the company's holdings. On July 22, 1796, Cleaveland and his surveyors arrived at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Cleaveland quickly saw the land, which had previously been acquired by Native Americans, as an ideal location for the "capital city" of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Cleaveland and his surveyors quickly began making plans for t ...

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History of Cleveland Ohio, History of Cleveland Ohio - Early years: 1796–1860, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Civil War years and the dawn of the Industrial Age: 1861–1900, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Progressive era and the Roaring Twenties: 1901–1929, History of Cleveland Ohio - The Great Depression and revitalization: 1929–1961, History of Cleveland Ohio - Recent history: 1962–present, History of Cleveland Ohio - Timeline of events, History of Cleveland Ohio - Firsts

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Indian Navy - Ships. The fleet of the Indian Navy is a mix of indigenously built vessels and ships bought from other nations. Though the quality of India-built ships is up to world standards, the ability to produce the required numbers is below par. India's navy is expanding, particularly in carrier aviation. Current carrier, INS Viraat (formerly HMS Hermes), will be retired by the end of the decade. After ten years of negotiations the Indian government announced in January 2004 that they wil ...

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Indian Navy, Indian Navy - History of the Indian Navy, Indian Navy - Major Conflicts, Indian Navy - Navy Personnel, Indian Navy - Strength, Indian Navy - Structure of the Indian Navy, Indian Navy - Marine Commando Force, Indian Navy - Weapons, Indian Navy - Ships, Indian Navy - Missiles guns artillery equipments, Indian Navy - Future plans, Indian Navy - External link

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France, which had lost its empire to the British by the end of the eighteenth century, had little geographical or commercial basis for expansion in Southeast Asia. After the 1850s French imperialism was initially impelled by a nationalistic need to rival Britain and was supported intellectually by the concept of the superiority of French culture and France's special mission civilisatrice—the civilizing of the native through assimilation to French culture. The immediate pretext for French expansionism in Indochina was the protection ...

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Imperialism in Asia, Imperialism in Asia - Asian empires before European contact, Imperialism in Asia - Early European penetration of Asia, Imperialism in Asia - Medieval European exploration of Asia, Imperialism in Asia - The search for new East-West trade routes, Imperialism in Asia - Oceanic voyages to Asia, Imperialism in Asia - Portuguese and Spanish trade and colonization in Asia, Imperialism in Asia - Portuguese monopoly over trade in the Indian Ocean, Imperialism in Asia - The decline of Portugal's Asian empire since the 17th century, Imperialism in Asia - Dutch trade and colonization in Asia, Imperialism in Asia - The rise of Dutch control over Asian trade in the 17th century, Imperialism in Asia - Decline of the Dutch in Asia and the rise of Britain, Imperialism in Asia - The British in India, Imperialism in Asia - Portuguese French and British competition in India 1600-1763, Imperialism in Asia - The collapse of Mughal India, Imperialism in Asia - From Company to Crown, Imperialism in Asia - The rise of Indian nationalism, Imperialism in Asia - France in Indochina, Imperialism in Asia - Russia and The Great Game, Imperialism in Asia - Imperialism in China, Imperialism in Asia - Imperialist penetration of China, Imperialism in Asia - Chinese territorial expansion, Imperialism in Asia - U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Imperialism in Asia - World War I: Changes in Imperialism, Imperialism in Asia - Japan, Imperialism in Asia - Postwar era, Imperialism in Asia - Decolonization and the rise of nationalism in Asia, Imperialism in Asia - List of European colonial acquisitions in Asia, Imperialism in Asia - References and further reading

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After Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's suspension of civil liberties in 1975, Mother Teresa said: "People are happier. There are more jobs. There are no strikes." These approving comments were seen as a result of the friendship between Teresa and the Congress Party. Mother Teresa's comments were even criticized outside India within Catholic media. (Chatterjee, p. 276.) An Indian-born writer living in Britain, Dr. Aroup Chatterjee, who had briefly worked in one of Mother Teresa's homes, began investigations into the finances and o ...

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Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa - Early life and work, Mother Teresa - Foundation of the Missionaries of Charity, Mother Teresa - International fame, Mother Teresa - Deteriorating health and death, Mother Teresa - Miracle and beatification, Mother Teresa - Political and social views, Mother Teresa - Criticism, Mother Teresa - Baptisms of the dying, Mother Teresa - Motivation of charitable activities, Mother Teresa - Quality of medical care, Mother Teresa - Destination of donations, Mother Teresa - Notes

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Known for meticulous use of miniatures and hundreds of sci-fi themed anime, Japan has a long history of producing science fiction series for TV. Only a few of these series are aired outside Japan and even when aired, they tend to be edited, rarely retaining their original storyline. While reasons like violence and sexual context are often presented, these edits are never a perfect solution and needlessly make story confusing. Yet non-anime sci-fi are still largely unknown to foreign audiences. An exception is Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers an ...

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Science fiction on television, Science fiction on television - British television science fiction, Science fiction on television - US television science fiction, Science fiction on television - Japanese television science fiction, Science fiction on television - Television science fiction with actors, Science fiction on television - Science fiction in anime, Science fiction on television - Other countries television science fiction, Science fiction on television - Notable series and people

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1950 - January. January 5 - U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for examination of organized crime in the U.S. January 6 - The United Kingdom recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with Britain in response. January 9 - The Israeli government recognizes the People's Republic of China. January 11 - Huk guerrillas attack the town of Hermosa in Bataan, Philippines. January 12 - Huk guerillas attack ...

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1950, 1950 - Events, 1950 - January, 1950 - February, 1950 - March, 1950 - April, 1950 - May, 1950 - June, 1950 - July, 1950 - August, 1950 - September, 1950 - October, 1950 - November, 1950 - December, 1950 - Unknown date, 1950 - Births, 1950 - January, 1950 - February, 1950 - March, 1950 - April, 1950 - May, 1950 - June, 1950 - July, 1950 - August, 1950 - September, 1950 - October, 1950 - November, 1950 - December, 1950 - Unknown date, 1950 - Deaths, 1950 - January, 1950 - February, 1950 - March, 1950 - April, 1950 - May, 1950 - July, 1950 - August, 1950 - September, 1950 - October, 1950 - November, 1950 - December, 1950 - Date unknown, 1950 - Nobel Prizes, 1950 - Fields Medalists

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1950 - January. January 21 - George Orwell, English author (b. 1903) 1950 - February. February 6 - Georges Imbert, Alsatian chemist (b. 1884) February 25 - George Minot, American physician, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. 1885) 1950 - March. March 5 - Sid Grauman, American restaurateur (b. 1895) March 9 - Danny Sullivan, American race car driver March 19 - W ...

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1950 - January. January 12 - Sheila Jackson Lee, American politician January 16 - Debbie Allen, American actress, dancer, and choreographer January 18 - Gilles Villeneuve, Canadian race car driver January 21 - Billy Ocean, West Indian-born musician January 23 - Richard Dean Anderson, American actor January 24 - Benjamin Urrutia, Ecuadoran author and scholar January 29 - Jody Scheckter, South ...

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