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| ARTICLES RELATED TO 1969 - January | | | |  1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Sunderland - Current Social and Economic DevelopmentAs with most post-industrial towns in the North of England, Sunderland continues to suffer from multi-generational long term unemployment. As a result the linked social factors of crime, poor health and teenage pregnancy are high in certain wards of the City. Sunderland is also victim to a degree of population exodus resulting in an ageing population. Sunderland has also suffered with the regional economic strategy promoting nearby Newcastle and Gateshead as services and leisure centres lea ...
See also:Sunderland, Sunderland - Status, Sunderland - History, Sunderland - Shipbuilding, Sunderland - Jewish Community in Sunderland, Sunderland - Victoria Hall Disaster, Sunderland - Current Social and Economic Development, Sunderland - Transport, Sunderland - Other facts, Sunderland - Famous people from Sunderland, Sunderland - Famous Sunderland residents Read more here: » Sunderland: Encyclopedia II - Sunderland - Current Social and Economic Development |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - The Beatles - Band members
The Beatles - Early members.
Stuart Sutcliffe: bass, vocals (1960–1961).
Pete Best: drums (1960–1962).
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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 - Band members |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - History of Paris - Ancient Paris The area of modern Paris has been inhabited since at least the fourth millennium BC, although little is known about these early inhabitants. The first known permanent settlement on the site was founded about 250 BC by a Celtic tribe called the Parisii, who established a fishing village on the Seine island that was later to become the Ile de la Cité. This was known as Lutetia, a name first recorded by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Wars.
Lutetia was a prosperous place and occupied a very strategic position on the river, controllin ...
See also:History of Paris, History of Paris - Ancient Paris, History of Paris - Early Medieval Paris, History of Paris - Paris and Medieval France, History of Paris - The Capetians, History of Paris - The Valois, History of Paris - Early modern Paris, History of Paris - The Bourbons, History of Paris - The French Revolution, History of Paris - Paris in the 19th century, History of Paris - 19th century revolutions, History of Paris - The Siege of Paris and the Commune, History of Paris - The Belle Epoque, History of Paris - Paris at War, History of Paris - Modern Paris Read more here: » History of Paris: Encyclopedia II - History of Paris - Ancient Paris |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Czechoslovakia - History Main article: History of Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia arose in October 1918 as one of the succession states of Austria-Hungary at the end of World War I. It consisted of the present-day territories of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and (until 1939/29 June 1945) the Carpathian Ruthenia (Carpatho-Ukraine). Its territory included some of the most industrialized regions of the former Austria-Hungary, it was a democratic republic throughout the pre-World War II period, but was characterized by ethnic problems. The ethnic problems wer ...
See also:Czechoslovakia, Czechoslovakia - Basic characteristics, Czechoslovakia - Official names, Czechoslovakia - History, Czechoslovakia - From creation to dissolution — overview, Czechoslovakia - Heads of state and government, Czechoslovakia - International agreements and membership, Czechoslovakia - Administrative divisions, Czechoslovakia - Population and ethnic groups, Czechoslovakia - Religion, Czechoslovakia - Health social welfare and housing, Czechoslovakia - Politics, Czechoslovakia - Government, Czechoslovakia - Constitutional development, Czechoslovakia - Society and social groups, Czechoslovakia - Education, Czechoslovakia - Resource base, Czechoslovakia - Economy foreign trade and financial system, Czechoslovakia - Transportation and communications, Czechoslovakia - Mass media, Czechoslovakia - Sports, Czechoslovakia - Culture, Czechoslovakia - Postage stamps Read more here: » Czechoslovakia: Encyclopedia II - Czechoslovakia - History |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: 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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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia - Bewitched Bewitched was an American situation comedy starring actress Elizabeth Montgomery, broadcast on ABC from 1964 to 1972.
Bewitched - Background.
The show's focus was the mixed marriage of a nose-twitching witch, Samantha Stephens, and her mortal husband, Darrin. Samantha's mother, Endora, (played by Agnes Moorehead), disapproves of Darrin, and many episodes revolve around her using magic to make life difficult for her non-magical son-in-law, whose name she invariably mispronounces as "Durwood," "Darwin, ...
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Dwight York - Quotes “I came giving you what you wanted, so that you would want what I came to give.”
“Only fools duck when the truth is thrown at them!”
“When I breathe out I forget, when I breathe in I remember.”
“Mine your mind for the jewels of your soul.”
“White people are the devil. They say the Nuwaubians are not racist – bullcrap! I am. He might not be; that’s his prerogative. I am. White people are devils — always was, always will be.” — from the Egipt and the Mask of God lecture
“You can't get here standing there.”
“Don't believe me or not ...
See also:Dwight York, Dwight York - Background, Dwight York - Origins and genealogy, Dwight York - Early life and ministry, Dwight York - A musical career, Dwight York - Religious & philosophical doctrine & practice, Dwight York - The Tama-Re compound, Dwight York - Convicted of child molestation, Dwight York - York as a Liberian Diplomat, Dwight York - Quotes, Dwight York - Additional information Read more here: » Dwight York: Encyclopedia II - Dwight York - Quotes |
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| | | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Paul Wellstone - Early life Wellstone was born in Washington D.C. to Ukrainian-Jewish immigrants, Leon and Minnie Wellstone, and raised in Arlington, Virginia. He attended Yorktown High School in Arlington. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a wrestling scholarship, graduating with a degree in political science in three years. He was an Atlantic Coast Conference champion.
In 1965 he earned his B.A., and four years later was awarded a Ph.D. in Political Science. Wellstone's 1969 doctoral dissertation at UNC was "Black Militants ...
See also:Paul Wellstone, Paul Wellstone - Early life, Paul Wellstone - Career, Paul Wellstone - Presidential aspirations, Paul Wellstone - Death, Paul Wellstone - Aftermath, Paul Wellstone - Electoral History Read more here: » Paul Wellstone: Encyclopedia II - Paul Wellstone - Early life |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: 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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| | | | | 1969 - January: 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 - January: Encyclopedia II - Richard Nixon - Birth and early years Richard Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California to Francis Nixon and Hannah Milhous Nixon in a house his father built from a kit purchased from Sears, Roebuck. He was raised by his mother as an evangelical Quaker. His upbringing is said to have been marked by such conservative evangelical Quaker observances as refraining from drinking, dancing and swearing. His father (known as Frank) was a former member of the Methodist Protestant Church who had sincerely converted to Quakerism but never fully ab ...
See also:Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon - Birth and early years, Richard Nixon - Nixon in Congress 1946-52, Richard Nixon - Vice Presidency, Richard Nixon - 1960 election and post-Vice Presidency, Richard Nixon - Presidency, Richard Nixon - Cabinet, Richard Nixon - Supreme Court appointments, Richard Nixon - Major initiatives, Richard Nixon - Watergate, Richard Nixon - Later years and death, Richard Nixon - Media, Richard Nixon - Quotations, Richard Nixon - Foreign policy, Richard Nixon - On Watergate, Richard Nixon - On peace, Richard Nixon - Miscellaneous, Richard Nixon - Nixon's image and media portrayals, Richard Nixon - Nixon in popular culture, Richard Nixon - Trivia Read more here: » Richard Nixon: Encyclopedia II - Richard Nixon - Birth and early years |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Buckminster Fuller - Biography Fuller was born on July 12, 1895 in Milton, Massachusetts, the son of Richard Buckminster Fuller and Caroline Wolcott Andrews. The Fuller family in particular produced noted New England non-conformists. Buckminster Fuller's father died when the boy was 12. Spending his youth on a farm on an island off the coast of Maine, he was a boy with a natural propensity for design and for making things. He often made things from materials he brought home from the woods, and he even sometimes made his own tools. Notably, he experimented with designing a ...
See also:Buckminster Fuller, Buckminster Fuller - Biography, Buckminster Fuller - Philosophy and worldview, Buckminster Fuller - Major design projects, Buckminster Fuller - Practical achievements, Buckminster Fuller - Trivia, Buckminster Fuller - Neologisms, Buckminster Fuller - Concepts and buildings, Buckminster Fuller - Literature, Buckminster Fuller - Secondary literature, Buckminster Fuller - Former students Read more here: » Buckminster Fuller: Encyclopedia II - Buckminster Fuller - Biography |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - Iditarod - History Portions of the Iditarod Trail were used by the Native American Inuit and Athapaskans hundreds of years before the arrival of Russian fur traders in the 1800s, but the trail reached its peak between the late 1880s and the mid 1920s as miners arrived to dig coal then gold, especially after the Alaska gold rushes at Nome in 1898, and at the "Inland Empire" along the Kuskokwim Mountains between the ...
See also:Iditarod, Iditarod - History, Iditarod - Route, Iditarod - Checkpoints, Iditarod - Ceremonial start, Iditarod - Restart, Iditarod - Into the Interior, Iditarod - Divided path, Iditarod - Last dash, Iditarod - Mushers, Iditarod - Dogs, Iditarod - Records and awards, Iditarod - List of Iditarod winners Read more here: » Iditarod: Encyclopedia II - Iditarod - History |
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| | | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - History of Cleveland Ohio - Early years: 1796–1860 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 ...
See also: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 Read more here: » History of Cleveland Ohio: Encyclopedia II - History of Cleveland Ohio - Early years: 1796–1860 |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: 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 - January: 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 - January: Encyclopedia II - John Wayne Gacy - Life Gacy was born and raised Catholic in Chicago, Illinois. He had a very troubled and distant relationship with his stern and abusive alcoholic father John S. Gacy. He worked briefly in Las Vegas, Nevada, before returning to Illinois. He attended a business college and began a moderately successful career as a shoe salesman in Springfield, Illinois, where he became a prominent member of the Jaycees. In 1964 he married and moved to Waterloo, Iowa, where he managed a Kentucky Fried Chicken re ...
See also:John Wayne Gacy, John Wayne Gacy - Life, John Wayne Gacy - Trial and Execution, John Wayne Gacy - Cultural References Read more here: » John Wayne Gacy: Encyclopedia II - John Wayne Gacy - Life |
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| | | | | 1969 - January: 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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| | | | | 1969 - January: Encyclopedia II - IBM - Projects
IBM - BlueEyes.
BlueEyes is the name of a human recognition venture initiated by IBM to allow people to interact with computers in a more natural manner. The technology aims to enable devices to recognize and use natural input, such as facial expressions. The initial developments of this project include scroll mice and other input devices that sense the user's pulse, monitor his or her facial expressions, and the movement of his or her eyelids.
See also:IBM, IBM - Current business activities, IBM - Culture, IBM - Diversity and workforce issues, IBM - History, IBM - Early years, IBM - World War II, IBM - Airforce and airline projects, IBM - Successes of the 1960's, IBM - Recent history, IBM - Facts and trivia, IBM - Acquisitions, IBM - Spinoffs, IBM - Projects, IBM - BlueEyes, IBM - alphaWorks, IBM - Gaming Chips, IBM - Corporate governance Read more here: » IBM: Encyclopedia II - IBM - Projects |
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