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| ARTICLES RELATED TO 1955 - August | | | |  1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Harold Bloom - Bibliography
Harold Bloom - Miscellaneous Books.
(Editor) English Romantic Poetry, An Anthology, Doubleday, 1961, two-volume revised edition, Anchor, 1963.
(Editor, with John Hollander) The Wind and the Rain, Doubleday, 1961.
The Literary Criticism of John Ruskin, Edited and with Introduction by Harold Bloom, Anchor, 1965.
(Editor, with Frederick W. Hilles) From Sensibility to Romanticism: Essays Presented to Frederick A. Pottle, Oxford University Press, 1965.
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See also:Harold Bloom, Harold Bloom - Life, Harold Bloom - Bloom's Influence, Harold Bloom - Bibliography, Harold Bloom - Miscellaneous Books, Harold Bloom - Articles, Harold Bloom - Books About Harold Bloom, Harold Bloom - Awards Read more here: » Harold Bloom: Encyclopedia II - Harold Bloom - Bibliography |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Marilyn Monroe - Early life Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 in the charity ward of the Los Angeles County Hospital. Her registered name was Norma Jeane Mortenson, but her grandmother, Della Monroe Grainger, later had her baptized as Norma Jeane Baker. For a while most biographers believed her biological father was very likely to be Charles Stanley Gifford, a salesman for the studio where Monroe's mother, the late Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker Eley, worked as a film-cutter. However her birth certificate lists Norwegian Martin Edward Mortenson as her biological father, and in later years some biographers have leaned towards believing tha ...
See also:Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe - Early life, Marilyn Monroe - Career, Marilyn Monroe - Marriages, Marilyn Monroe - James Dougherty, Marilyn Monroe - Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe - Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe - Death and aftermath, Marilyn Monroe - Miscellaneous, Marilyn Monroe - Awards and nominations, Marilyn Monroe - Marilyn Monroe in popular culture, Marilyn Monroe - Depictions/Movie References, Marilyn Monroe - Films, Marilyn Monroe - Television Read more here: » Marilyn Monroe: Encyclopedia II - Marilyn Monroe - Early life |
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| | | | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Robertson Davies - Biography
Robertson Davies - Early life.
Growing up, Davies was surrounded by books and language. His father, Senator William Rupert Davies, was a newspaperman, and both his parents were voracious readers. He, in turn, read everything he could. He also participated in theatrical productions as a child, where he developed a lifelong interest in drama.
He attended Upper Canada College in Toronto from 1926 to 1932 and then studied at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario from 1932 until 1935. At Queen's he was enroll ...
See also:Robertson Davies, Robertson Davies - Biography, Robertson Davies - Early life, Robertson Davies - Middle years, Robertson Davies - The 1960s, Robertson Davies - The 1970s, Robertson Davies - The 1980s and 1990s, Robertson Davies - Awards and recognition, Robertson Davies - Bibliography, Robertson Davies - Essays, Robertson Davies - Novels, Robertson Davies - Short stories, Robertson Davies - Plays, Robertson Davies - Libretto, Robertson Davies - Letters, Robertson Davies - Collections Read more here: » Robertson Davies: Encyclopedia II - Robertson Davies - Biography |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - 2003 in baseball - Major League Baseball final standings
* The asterisk denotes the club that won the Wild card for its respective league.
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See also:2003 in baseball, 2003 in baseball - Major League Baseball final standings, 2003 in baseball - Postseason, 2003 in baseball - Other Champions, 2003 in baseball - Events, 2003 in baseball - January-June, 2003 in baseball - July-December, 2003 in baseball - Awards and honors, 2003 in baseball - Books, 2003 in baseball - Movies, 2003 in baseball - Births, 2003 in baseball - Deaths, 2003 in baseball - January-March, 2003 in baseball - April-June, 2003 in baseball - July-September, 2003 in baseball - October-December Read more here: » 2003 in baseball: Encyclopedia II - 2003 in baseball - Major League Baseball final standings |
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| | | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Los Angeles Police Department - History The first specific Los Angeles police force was founded in 1853 as the Los Angeles Rangers, a volunteer force that assisted the existing County forces. The Rangers were soon succeeded by the Los Angeles City Guards, another volunteer group. Neither force was particularly efficient and Los Angeles became known for its violence, gambling and "vice".
The first paid force was not created until 1869 when a force of six officers under City Marshal William C. Warren were hired. Warren was shot by one of his officers in 1876 and, to replace h ...
See also:Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department - History, Los Angeles Police Department - LAPD organization, Los Angeles Police Department - Force composition, Los Angeles Police Department - LAPD in the media, Los Angeles Police Department - Books, Los Angeles Police Department - Novels, Los Angeles Police Department - Motion pictures, Los Angeles Police Department - Television programs, Los Angeles Police Department - Video games, Los Angeles Police Department - LAPD Chiefs of Police, Los Angeles Police Department - External link Read more here: » Los Angeles Police Department: Encyclopedia II - Los Angeles Police Department - History |
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| | | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Elvis Presley - Lasting legacy By 1957 Elvis Presley was the most famous entertainer in the world. After pioneer band leader Bill Haley spawned interest in rock and roll in western Europe, Presley triggered a wide shift in tastes with effects lasting many decades. Singers in dozens of countries made Presley-influenced records in many languages and his own records were sold around the globe, even behind the former Iron Curtain. By 1958 Cliff Richard was rising to prominence in the UK and in France Johnny Hallyday became a rock and roll idol singing in French, soon to be fo ...
See also:Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley - An American phenomenon, Elvis Presley - Birth & Childhood, Elvis Presley - The Sun recordings, Elvis Presley - The management of Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley - Military service, Elvis Presley - Comeback, Elvis Presley - 1969 onward, Elvis Presley - Movies, Elvis Presley - Gospel roots, Elvis Presley - Relationships, Elvis Presley - High school and early stardom, Elvis Presley - Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and some other relationships, Elvis Presley - Later years, Elvis Presley - Abuse of drugs, Elvis Presley - Death and burial, Elvis Presley - Lasting legacy, Elvis Presley - Elvis in the 21st century, Elvis Presley - Musical milestones, Elvis Presley - Trivia, Elvis Presley - Quotes from Elvis, Elvis Presley - Quotes about Elvis Read more here: » Elvis Presley: Encyclopedia II - Elvis Presley - Lasting legacy |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Algerian War of Independence - De Gaulle A lot of people, French citizens or not, greeted Charles de Gaulle's return to power as the breakthrough needed to end the hostilities. On his June 4 trip to Algeria, de Gaulle calculatedly made an ambiguous and broad emotional appeal to all the inhabitants, declaring "Je vous ai compris" (I have understood you). De Gaulle raised the hopes of colons and the professional military, disaffected by the indecisiveness of previous governments, with his exclamation of "Vive l'Algérie française" (long live French Algeria) to cheering ...
See also:Algerian War of Independence, Algerian War of Independence - Beginning of Hostilities, Algerian War of Independence - FLN, Algerian War of Independence - Philippeville, Algerian War of Independence - Conduct of the War, Algerian War of Independence - Committee of Public Safety, Algerian War of Independence - De Gaulle, Algerian War of Independence - The Evian Accords, Algerian War of Independence - The pieds-noirs' and harkis' exodus, Algerian War of Independence - Pieds-noirs, Algerian War of Independence - Harkis, Algerian War of Independence - War dead, Algerian War of Independence - Lasting effects in Algerian politics, Algerian War of Independence - Reference Read more here: » Algerian War of Independence: Encyclopedia II - Algerian War of Independence - De Gaulle |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Taylor - Awards and honours Taylor received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1992. The following year, 1993, she received the AFI Life Achievement Award. And in 2002, she was a Kennedy Center Honoree.
In 1999, she was awarded a DBE by the British government and Queen Elizabeth II. Though she was thrilled with this honor, Taylor cracked, "I've always been a broad, now I'm a dame."
In 2001, U.S. President Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Citizens Medal in recognition of her commitment to philanthropy. It is the second-highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded to U.S. citizens "who have performed exemplary d ...
See also:Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor - Early life and career, Elizabeth Taylor - Mature career and marriages, Elizabeth Taylor - Other interests, Elizabeth Taylor - Awards and honours, Elizabeth Taylor - Recent years, Elizabeth Taylor - Filmography Read more here: » Elizabeth Taylor: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Taylor - Awards and honours |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Turku - Climate Lying by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (86°F), and relatively cold winters with frequent snowfall. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 17°C (62°F), while the coldest is January at -6°C (21°F). The average year-r ...
See also:Turku, Turku - History, Turku - Geography, Turku - Subdivisions, Turku - Climate, Turku - Government and politics, Turku - Transportation, Turku - People, Turku - Economy, Turku - Education, Turku - Media, Turku - Culture, Turku - Declaration of Christmas Peace, Turku - Sports, Turku - Sister Cities Read more here: » Turku: Encyclopedia II - Turku - Climate |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Twenty One game show - Revival There have been two attempts to revive this series under honest terms. The first was as an unsold 1982 pilot starring Jim Lange (this version of the show was called 21, using Arabic numerals instead of words).
Twenty One game show - 1982 pilot.
With Barry and Enright's Bullseye on the way out, the pair was looking for another game to put into the five-a-week syndication market. They decided to try '21' again. The rules were very similar to those of the original show. Contestants played up to five ro ...
See also:Twenty One game show, Twenty One game show - Broadcast history, Twenty One game show - Gameplay, Twenty One game show - Scandal, Twenty One game show - Revival, Twenty One game show - 1982 pilot, Twenty One game show - 2000, Twenty One game show - Perfect 21, Twenty One game show - Big winners, Twenty One game show - Foreign versions Read more here: » Twenty One game show: Encyclopedia II - Twenty One game show - Revival |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - May 18 - Births
May 18 - 1048 to 1899.
1048 - Omar Khayyám, Persian poet (d. 1123)
1186 - Konstantin of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod (d. 1218)
1474 - Isabella d'Este, Marquise of Mantua (d. 1539)
1610 - Stefano della Bella, Italian printmaker (d. 1664)
1616 - Johann Jakob Froberger, German composer (d. 1667)
1662 O.S. - George Smalridge, English Bishop of Bristol (d. 1719)
1692 O.S. - Joseph Butler, English bishop and philosopher (d. 1752)
1711 - Ruđer Josip Bo ...
See also:May 18, May 18 - Events, May 18 - Births, May 18 - 1048 to 1899, May 18 - 1900 to 1999, May 18 - Deaths, May 18 - 1450 to 1899, May 18 - 1900 to 1999, May 18 - 2000 onwards, May 18 - Holidays and Observances Read more here: » May 18: Encyclopedia II - May 18 - Births |
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| | | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Nelson Mandela - Arrest and imprisonment In 1961, he became the leader of the ANC's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe (translated as Spear of the Nation, also abbreviated MK), which he co-founded. He co-ordinated a sabotage campaign against military and government targets, and made plans for a possible guerrilla war if sabotage failed to end apartheid. A few decades later, MK did indeed wage a guerrilla war against the regime, especially during the 1980s. Mandela also raised funds for MK abroad, and arranged for pa ...
See also:Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela - Early life, Nelson Mandela - Political activity, Nelson Mandela - Arrest and imprisonment, Nelson Mandela - ANC presidency and presidency of South Africa, Nelson Mandela - International diplomacy, Nelson Mandela - Marriages, Nelson Mandela - Retirement, Nelson Mandela - Orders and decorations, Nelson Mandela - Trivia Read more here: » Nelson Mandela: Encyclopedia II - Nelson Mandela - Arrest and imprisonment |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Rosario - Government Rosario is ruled by an Executive Branch represented by a Mayor (seat: Palacio de los Leones), and a Legislative Branch, consisting of a Deliberative Council (seat: Palacio Vassallo). The Mayor is elected for a four-year term. The Council renews half of its 21 members every two years.
The city is divided into six large administrative districts (Center, North, Northwest, West, Southwest, and South), with Municipal District Centers that provide services to the citizens.
Local people and institutions are pushing the provincial gove ...
See also:Rosario, Rosario - History, Rosario - Institutions, Rosario - Government, Rosario - Geography and urban structure, Rosario - Climate and natural hazards, Rosario - Transportation, Rosario - Communications, Rosario - Culture, Rosario - Notable people from Rosario, Rosario - Language, Rosario - Holidays, Rosario - Events, Rosario - Sources Read more here: » Rosario: Encyclopedia II - Rosario - Government |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - NAACP - Timeline
1909: On February 12, the National Negro Committee was formed. Founders included Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moskowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard, William English Walling.
1910: The NAACP began court fights with the Pink Franklin case. It involved a black farmhand, who killed a policeman in self-defense when the officer broke into his home at 3 a.m. to arrest him on a civil charge.
1913: The NAACP protested President Woodrow Wilson's official introduction of segr ...
See also:NAACP, NAACP - Organization, NAACP - History, NAACP - Fighting Jim Crow, NAACP - Desegregation, NAACP - The 1990s: Crisis and restored strength, NAACP - Critics and supporters, NAACP - Bush declines to speak to the NAACP, NAACP - Timeline, NAACP - Influential court cases, NAACP - Sources and further reading Read more here: » NAACP: Encyclopedia II - NAACP - Timeline |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - Albert Einstein - Personality Albert Einstein was much respected for his kind and friendly demeanor rooted in his pacifism. He was modest about his abilities, and had distinctive attitudes and fashions—for example, he minimized his wardrobe so that he would not need to waste time in deciding on what to wear. He occasionally had a playful sense of humor, and enjoyed sailing and playing the violin. He was also the stereotypical "absent-minded professor"; he was often forgetful of everyday items, such as keys, and would focus so intently on solving physics problems that h ...
See also:Albert Einstein, Albert Einstein - Biography, Albert Einstein - Youth and college, Albert Einstein - Work and doctorate, Albert Einstein - Middle years, Albert Einstein - Final years, Albert Einstein - Personality, Albert Einstein - Religious views, Albert Einstein - Political views, Albert Einstein - Popularity and cultural impact, Albert Einstein - Entertainment, Albert Einstein - Licensing, Albert Einstein - Honors, Albert Einstein - Notes, Albert Einstein - Works by Albert Einstein Read more here: » Albert Einstein: Encyclopedia II - Albert Einstein - Personality |
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| | | | | 1955 - August: Encyclopedia II - History of Vietnam - 1980s Vietnam's third constitution, based on that of the USSR, was written in 1980.
Through the 1980s, Vietnam received nearly $3 billion a year in economic and military aid from the Soviet Union and conducted most of its trade with the USSR and other Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON) countries.
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See also:History of Vietnam, History of Vietnam - Origins, History of Vietnam - Early Independence, History of Vietnam - Dynastic Period, History of Vietnam - The Changing Names, History of Vietnam - Colonization, History of Vietnam - Post World War II Period, History of Vietnam - Aftermath of the Vietnam War and Reunification, History of Vietnam - Cambodia and the Sino-Vietnamese War, History of Vietnam - 1980s, History of Vietnam - Reforms Read more here: » History of Vietnam: Encyclopedia II - History of Vietnam - 1980s |
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