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| ARTICLES RELATED TO 1969 - April | | | |  1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Harold Wilson - In ParliamentAs the War drew to an end, he began searching for a seat to fight at the impending general election. Eventually he was selected for Ormskirk, which was then held by Stephen King-Hall. Wilson accidentally agreed to be adopted as the candidate immediately rather than delay until the election was called, and was therefore compelled to resign from the Civil Service. He used the time in between to write A New Deal for Coal which used his wartime experience to argue for nationalisation of the ...
See also:Harold Wilson, Harold Wilson - Birth and Early Life, Harold Wilson - In Parliament, Harold Wilson - Opposition, Harold Wilson - Prime Minister, Harold Wilson - Resignation, Harold Wilson - Death, Harold Wilson - MI5 plot?, Harold Wilson - Other conspiracy theories, Harold Wilson - Harold Wilson's First Cabinet 1964-1970, Harold Wilson - Harold Wilson's Second Government March 1974 - April 1976, Harold Wilson - Changes, Harold Wilson - Titles from birth to death Read more here: » Harold Wilson: Encyclopedia II - Harold Wilson - In Parliament |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Special Air Service - Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland, the SAS was involved from the early days in what became known as 'The Troubles', which started in 1969. Indeed, in the early days of The Troubles they operated openly in uniform wearing the SAS sand-coloured beret with the winged dagger cap badge. They were involved in Operation Flavius in Gibraltar in which three unarmed IRA members (including a woman) were killed. The three killed had been intending to detonate a bomb during a ceremonial event. According to the soldiers involved, they moved their hands to their pockets ...
See also:Special Air Service, Special Air Service - Organisation, Special Air Service - Function, Special Air Service - Selection and Training, Special Air Service - Special Forces Briefing Course 2 days, Special Air Service - Fitness and navigation 4 weeks, Special Air Service - Initial continuation training 4 weeks, Special Air Service - Jungle training 6 weeks, Special Air Service - Combat survival 4 weeks, Special Air Service - Passing selection, Special Air Service - Specialist training, Special Air Service - Secrecy, Special Air Service - Insignia, Special Air Service - 1941-1945, Special Air Service - 1946-1979, Special Air Service - 1980-2001, Special Air Service - 2002-2005, Special Air Service - Northern Ireland, Special Air Service - Battle Honours, Special Air Service - The SAS in popular culture, Special Air Service - Other Special Forces based on the SAS Read more here: » Special Air Service: Encyclopedia II - Special Air Service - Northern Ireland |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Joseph Estrada - Filmography
As an actor with no prior political experience, Estrada ran for mayor of San Juan, a municipality of Metro Manila, in 1968 and ended up losing the contest. He was only proclaimed mayor in 1969, after winning an electoral protest against Dr. Braulio Sto. Domingo.
When Corazon Aquino assumed the presidency in 1986, all officials of the local government suspected of malfeasance and anomalies were removed and replaced by appointed officers-in-charge. Estrada was then removed from his position as mayor. The following year, he ran an ...
See also:Joseph Estrada, Joseph Estrada - Early life and career, Joseph Estrada - Filmography, Joseph Estrada - Vice-Presidency, Joseph Estrada - Presidency, Joseph Estrada - Election, Joseph Estrada - Philippine Daily Inquirer, Joseph Estrada - Corruption charges and impeachment, Joseph Estrada - EDSA II Revolution, Joseph Estrada - Post-presidency Read more here: » Joseph Estrada: Encyclopedia II - Joseph Estrada - Filmography |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: 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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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - The Beatles - Influences and music As youths, the members of The Beatles were enthusiastic followers of Elvis Presley, first and foremost, and later, of British rock-and-rollers, notably Cliff Richard and The Shadows, whose stage presence and female following were often cited by the band as one of their inspirations to begin performing publicly. At the height of Beatlemania, John Lennon declared "Before Elvis, there was nothing." In comments recorded for the Anthology TV series all four band members spoke of him in glowing terms, with George Harrison (showing his knack ...
See also:The Beatles, The Beatles - History, The Beatles - Studio style evolution, The Beatles - In film, The Beatles - Influences and music, The Beatles - Band members, The Beatles - Early members, The Beatles - Song catalogue, The Beatles - Trivia, The Beatles - Song samples Read more here: » The Beatles: Encyclopedia II - The Beatles - Influences and music |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - 1966 - Events
1966 - January.
January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic.
January 2 - Strike of public transportation workers in New York City - ends January 13
January 3 - First Acid Test at the Fillmore, San Francisco
January 4 - Military coup in Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso).
January 4 - Prime ministers of India and Pakistan meet in Moscow
January 5 - Fire due to a gas leak in Feyzin oil refi ...
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - 1977 in baseball - Champions
1977 in baseball - Major League Baseball.
World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2); Reggie Jackson, MVP
American League Championship Series: New York Yankees (East) over Kansas City Royals (West) (3-2)
National League Championship Series: Los Angeles Dodgers (West) over Philadelphia Phillies (East) (3-1); Dusty Baker, MVP
All-Star Game, July 19 at Yankee Stadium ...
See also:1977 in baseball, 1977 in baseball - Champions, 1977 in baseball - Major League Baseball, 1977 in baseball - Other champions, 1977 in baseball - Awards and honors, 1977 in baseball - Major League Baseball final standings, 1977 in baseball - American League final standings, 1977 in baseball - National League final standings, 1977 in baseball - Events, 1977 in baseball - January-March, 1977 in baseball - April-June, 1977 in baseball - July-September, 1977 in baseball - October-December, 1977 in baseball - Births, 1977 in baseball - Deaths Read more here: » 1977 in baseball: Encyclopedia II - 1977 in baseball - Champions |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Hank Aaron - Trivia Hank Aaron is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest adult award given by the Boy Scouts of America.
Despite hitting more career home runs than any other player, Hank Aaron's single-season high was 47. This figure puts him in a tie for the 64th-best season mark by a hitter. His second-best total, 45, is only tied for 100th-best. However, the compensating fact is his career was remarkably stable with no major absences or interruptions such as medical leaves. This enabled him to make his records with a steady accumulation of points that more fla ...
See also:Hank Aaron, Hank Aaron - Pre-professional Career, Hank Aaron - Professional Career, Hank Aaron - Minor Leagues, Hank Aaron - Major Leagues, Hank Aaron - Post-Playing Career, Hank Aaron - Records and Achievements, Hank Aaron - Statistics, Hank Aaron - League Leadership Rankings, Hank Aaron - Trivia Read more here: » Hank Aaron: Encyclopedia II - Hank Aaron - Trivia |
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| | | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Spike Milligan - Biography Milligan was born in Ahmednagar, India, on 16 April, 1918 to the wife of an Irish-born officer in the British Army. Though he lived most of his life in England and served in the British Army, he was declared stateless in 1960, and took Irish citizenship.
He suffered from bipolar disorder for most of his life, having at least ten mental breakdowns. He was a strident campaigner on environmental matters, particularly arguing against unnecessary noise. He served in the Royal Artillery in World War 2 in North Africa and also Italy, where h ...
See also:Spike Milligan, Spike Milligan - Biography, Spike Milligan - Radio comedy shows, Spike Milligan - Other radio shows, Spike Milligan - TV Comedy shows, Spike Milligan - Theatre, Spike Milligan - Movies, Spike Milligan - Books, Spike Milligan - Quotations Read more here: » Spike Milligan: Encyclopedia II - Spike Milligan - Biography |
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| | | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - 1980 in music - Albums released
1980 in music - A-C.
Super Trouper - ABBA
Back in Black - AC/DC
I'm a Rebel - Accept
Greatest Hits - Aerosmith
Crimes Of Passion - Pat Benatar
The Birthday Party - The Birthday Party
Heaven and Hell - Black Sabbath
Live at Last - Black Sabbath
Autoamerican - Blondie
Eat to the Beat - Blondie
Kurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow
Scary Monsters ...
See also:1980 in music, 1980 in music - Events, 1980 in music - January, 1980 in music - February, 1980 in music - March, 1980 in music - April-December, 1980 in music - unknown dates, 1980 in music - Albums released, 1980 in music - A-C, 1980 in music - D-I, 1980 in music - J-R, 1980 in music - S-Z, 1980 in music - Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles, 1980 in music - Other significant singles, 1980 in music - Published popular music, 1980 in music - Classical music, 1980 in music - Opera, 1980 in music - Musical theater, 1980 in music - Musical films, 1980 in music - Births, 1980 in music - Deaths, 1980 in music - Awards, 1980 in music - Grammy Awards, 1980 in music - Country Music Association Awards, 1980 in music - Eurovision Song Contest, 1980 in music - Charts, 1980 in music - List of No. 1 Hits, 1980 in music - KROQ Read more here: » 1980 in music: Encyclopedia II - 1980 in music - Albums released |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Robert Downey Jr. - Drug addiction On June 23, 1996, Robert Downey, Jr. was arrested for driving drunk and being in possession of Mexican Black Tar heroin, crack, cocaine and an unloaded .357 Magnum revolver.
On November 6, Malibu Municipal Judge Lawrence Mira sentenced Downey to three years probation for weapons and drugs charges. However, just over one year later on December 8, 1997, Judge Mira sentenced Downey to six months in jail for violating parole. Eighteen months later, Downey returned to Corcoran State Prison to serve a three-year sen ...
See also:Robert Downey Jr., Robert Downey Jr. - Career, Robert Downey Jr. - Drug addiction, Robert Downey Jr. - Drug and alcohol free, Robert Downey Jr. - Family, Robert Downey Jr. - Trivia, Robert Downey Jr. - Filmography Read more here: » Robert Downey Jr.: Encyclopedia II - Robert Downey Jr. - Drug addiction |
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| | | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - 1970s - Social movements
1970s - Environmentalism.
The seventies touched off a mainstream affirmation of the environmental issues early activists from the '60s, such as Rachel Carson, warned about. The moon landing that had occurred at the end of the previous decade transmitted back concrete images of the earth as an integrated, life-supporting system and shaped a public willingness to preserve nature. On April 22, 1970, the United States celebrated its first Earth Day in which over two thousand colleges and universities and roughly ten thousand p ...
See also:1970s, 1970s - Worldwide trends in the Seventies, 1970s - Economy of the Seventies, 1970s - Oil crisis, 1970s - Social movements, 1970s - Environmentalism, 1970s - Feminism, 1970s - Gay rights, 1970s - Culture during the Seventies, 1970s - Emerging social perspectives in the Seventies, 1970s - The Seventies in music, 1970s - The Seventies in cinema, 1970s - The Seventies in television, 1970s - The Seventies in literature, 1970s - The Seventies in architecture, 1970s - The Seventies in science and philosophy, 1970s - The Seventies in sports, 1970s - The Seventies in technology, 1970s - National issues, 1970s - In the Middle East, 1970s - In Africa, 1970s - In India and Pakistan, 1970s - In Southeast Asia, 1970s - In Japan, 1970s - In the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, 1970s - In the United States, 1970s - In the United Kingdom Read more here: » 1970s: Encyclopedia II - 1970s - Social movements |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Henry VIII of England - Style and arms Henry VIII was the first English monarch to regularly use the style "Majesty", though the alternatives "Highness" and "Grace" were also used from time to time.
Several changes were made to the royal style during his reign. Henry originally used the style "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Lord of Ireland". In 1521, pursuant to a grant from Pope Leo X rewarding a book by Henry attacking Martin Luther and defending Catholicism, the royal style became "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of Englan ...
See also:Henry VIII of England, Henry VIII of England - Early life, Henry VIII of England - Early reign, Henry VIII of England - The King's Great Matter, Henry VIII of England - Religious upheaval, Henry VIII of England - Birth of a Prince, Henry VIII of England - Major Acts, Henry VIII of England - Later years, Henry VIII of England - Death and succession, Henry VIII of England - Legacy, Henry VIII of England - Style and arms, Henry VIII of England - Issue, Henry VIII of England - Trivia Read more here: » Henry VIII of England: Encyclopedia II - Henry VIII of England - Style and arms |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - USS Barry DD-933 - 1956 – 1959 Barry fitted out at the Boston Naval Shipyard through November, testing her new electronics, ASW gear and gunnery systems into December. After a brief underway period in Narragansett Bay, she departed 3 January 1957 for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to continue her shakedown. Her training exercises were interspersed with port visits to Kingston, Jamaica; Cuelebra, Puerto Rico, and Santa Marta, Colombia, before she departed for Colon, Panama.
The destroyer transited the Canal Zone on 26 February and anchored at Salinas, Ecuador, two days later ...
See also:USS Barry DD-933, USS Barry DD-933 - 1956 – 1959, USS Barry DD-933 - 1960 – 1962, USS Barry DD-933 - Cuban Missile Crisis, USS Barry DD-933 - 1962 – 1965, USS Barry DD-933 - Vietnam War, USS Barry DD-933 - 1966 – 1970, USS Barry DD-933 - 1970 – 1976, USS Barry DD-933 - 1977 – 1979, USS Barry DD-933 - 1980 – 1982, USS Barry DD-933 - Present Read more here: » USS Barry DD-933: Encyclopedia II - USS Barry DD-933 - 1956 – 1959 |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - My Lai Massacre - The Massacre Charlie Company, 11th Brigade, Americal Division arrived in Vietnam in December of 1967. Their first month in Vietnam passed without any direct enemy contact.
During the Tet Offensive of January 1968, attacks were carried out in Quang Ngai by the 48th Battalion of the NLF. US military intelligence formed the view that the 48th Battalion, having retreated, was taking refuge in the Son My village. A number of specific hamlets within that village - labelled as My Lai 1, 2, 3 and 4 (nicknamed "Pinkville" ) - were suspected of harbouring the 48th. A major offe ...
See also:My Lai Massacre, My Lai Massacre - Background, My Lai Massacre - The Massacre, My Lai Massacre - Cover-up, My Lai Massacre - Courts Martial, My Lai Massacre - Aftermath, My Lai Massacre - Those involved Read more here: » My Lai Massacre: Encyclopedia II - My Lai Massacre - The Massacre |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Ringo Starr - After The Beatles After the breakup of The Beatles on April 10, 1970, Starr released two albums before the end of that year. Sentimental Journey featured Ringo's renditions of many pre-rock standards and included the production talents of Quincy Jones, George Martin and Paul McCartney, among others. His next album, Beaucoups of Blues, put Ringo in a country context, and included legendary Nashville session musician Pete Drake. In 1971, he scored hit singles with "It Don't Come Easy" and then "Back Off Boogaloo" the following year. The latter has ...
See also:Ringo Starr, Ringo Starr - Early years, Ringo Starr - Role in The Beatles, Ringo Starr - After The Beatles, Ringo Starr - All-Starr Band editions, Ringo Starr - Discography, Ringo Starr - Filmography Read more here: » Ringo Starr: Encyclopedia II - Ringo Starr - After The Beatles |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - IFK Göteborg - Supporters Main article: Supporterklubben Änglarna
Before the foundation of IFK Göteborg, the dominant club in the Gothenburg area was Örgryte IS, which was considered a middle class club, and in later years an upper class club, like most clubs of that time. IFK became popular amongst the working class which created a fierce rivalry as the supporters not only supported different teams, they were also belonging to different social classes. During this time, in the early 20th century, supporters were supposed to act as gentlemen, applaud ...
See also:IFK Göteborg, IFK Göteborg - History, IFK Göteborg - Colours and badge, IFK Göteborg - Stadium, IFK Göteborg - Supporters, IFK Göteborg - Current squad, IFK Göteborg - Noted players, IFK Göteborg - Noted managers, IFK Göteborg - Achievements, IFK Göteborg - Records Read more here: » IFK Göteborg: Encyclopedia II - IFK Göteborg - Supporters |
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| | | | | 1969 - April: Encyclopedia II - Deep Purple - Personnel and discography The various line-ups in the history of Deep Purple are referred to by fans and the band themselves by "Mark" numbers (abbreviated as Mk I, Mk II, etc.) The "gap" in the numbering, Mk VI, refers to the series of concerts performed with Joe Satriani on guitar, when Ritchie Blackmore quit the band halfway through the tour in 1994. This is the only lineup for which no official recordings have yet been released.
Deep Purple - Studio Albums.
Mk I
Shades of Deep Purple, September 1968 #24 US ...
See also:Deep Purple, Deep Purple - Pre-History, Deep Purple - The Dawn of Purple, Deep Purple - Top of the World, Deep Purple - The Reunion, Deep Purple - Revival, Deep Purple - Deep Purple and Heavy Metal, Deep Purple - Personnel and discography, Deep Purple - Studio Albums, Deep Purple - Live Albums, Deep Purple - Compilation Albums, Deep Purple - Hit singles Read more here: » Deep Purple: Encyclopedia II - Deep Purple - Personnel and discography |
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