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Bryan William Yuile was born 29 October, 1941 in Palmerston North. He was a New Zealand cricketer who played 17 tests for New Zealand and also played for Central Districts in Plunket Shield. He, Bruce Murray and Vic Pollard were objected to playing cricket on Sundays.
Murray Ernest Chapple was born 25 July, 1930 in Christchurch and died 31 July, 1985 in Hamilton. He was a New Zealand cricketer who played 14 tests for New Zealand spread over 13 years. He also played for Canterbury and Central Districts in the Plunket Shield.
Barry George Hadlee was born 14 December, 1941 in Christchurch. He played two one-day internationals for New Zealand in 1975. He was the eldest son of Walter Hadlee and the brother of Dayle Hadlee and Richard Hadlee.
Arthur William Alloo was born 9 January, 1892 in Sydney and died 16 September, 1950 in Nelson. He was a New Zealand cricketer who played for New Zealand and Otago in the Plunket Shield. He was the brother of Albert Alloo and Cecil Alloo.
Fair Isle, sometimes known as Fairisle, is the southernmost Shetland island. Fair Isle is known for its bird observatory, shipwrecks, music, and knitting. The island has been owned by the since 1954. History. Fair Isle has been occupied since Neolithic times. There are two known Iron Age sites: a fort at Landberg, and foundation of a house. Fair Isle was bought by the in 1954 from George Waterston.  The island houses a series of high-technology relay stations carrying vital TV, radio, telephone and military communication links between Shetland, Orkney and the Scottish mainland. Many television signals are relayed from Orkney to Shetland. Wartime military role. During the Second World War, the Royal Navy built two radar stations on top of Ward Hill, which played an important role in finding German bombers on 8 and 10 April 1940. A narrow gauge railway still lies disused, once to send supplies. On 17 January 1941, a German bomber, crashed on the island. The wreckage remains on the crash-site. Two of the crew died, and the rest of them survived. Geography. Fair Isle is roughly equidistant from Sumburgh Head, some to the northeast on the Mainland of Shetland and North Ronaldsay, Orkney, some to the southwest. Fair Isle is long and wide. It has an area of . Ward Hill is at and is the highest point of the island. Climate. Fair Isle experiences a climate with cool summers and mild winters.  On 19 July 2022, the maximum temperature of was registered in Fair Isle. The lowest temperature recorded in recent years was in February 2010. Rainfall was at under . Economy. Over the centuries the island has changed hands many times. The rent paid was in butter, cloth and fish oil. Fishing is an important industry for the island. Fair Isle is famous for its woollen jumpers, with knitting giving an important source of income for the women of the islands. In January 2004, Fair Isle was given the Fairtrade Island status. Bird life. Many rare species
Anthony Campolo (February 25, 1935 – November 19, 2024) was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author and public speaker. He was a spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton.  Campolo was known as a leader of the evangelical left and was a major supporter of progressive thought in the evangelical community. He also became a leader of the Red-Letter Christian movement.  Campolo was a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues. He appeared on "The Colbert Report", "The Charlie Rose Show", "Larry King Live", "Nightline", "Crossfire", "Politically Incorrect" and "The Hour". Campolo was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Eastern University, at Palmer Theological Seminary and at Temple University. In June 2020, Campolo had a stroke that paralyzed him. He died on November 19, 2024 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania from heart failure at the age of 89.
Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (; born August 21, 1962) is an American investor, philanthropist, hedge fund manager and Republican donor. Bessent has been the 79th United States Secretary of the Treasury since 2025 during the second Donald Trump administration. He is the founder of Key Square Group, an investment firm. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Bessent to be his Treasury Secretary for his second administration. He was confirmed by the United States Senate to the office on January 27, 2025 by a vote of 68–29. Bessent is the second openly gay man to serve in the Cabinet of the United States and the fourth openly gay man to serve in a cabinet-level office. He is also the highest-ranking openly LGBT person in American history. Early life and education. Bessent was born in Conway, South Carolina to Barbara McLeod and Homer Gaston Bessent Jr.. He graduated from Yale University in 1984.  Business career. Bessent joined Soros Fund Management (SFM) in 1991 and was a partner there during the 1990s. After resigning from SFM in 2000, Bessent founded a $1 billion hedge fund. The fund closed in 2005. Bessent has said he learned that he shouldn’t change his style or the construct of the firm because of investor preferences.  He was also a senior investment advisor at fund-of-funds Protégé Partners. In 2011, Bessent returned to SFM as Chief Investment Officer. Bessent was SFM's CIO until 2015, when he left to begin a new firm, Key Square Group. From 2006 to 2011, he taught economic history at Yale University. He is also a philanthropist who donates money to restore historic buildings in South Carolina and to children's hospitals. Bessent founded Key Square Group in 2015. Political fundraising. In 2000, Bessent hosted a fundraiser for Vice President Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign at his East Hampton, New York, home. In 2016,
The Digital Agency (, "Dejitaru-chō") is an agency of the Japanese government established on September 1, 2021, with the goal of advancing digital transformation in Japan. Its mission includes improving administrative efficiency, strengthening information security, and fostering digital inclusion. The agency operates under the slogan, "Government as a Startup.
Anne Marie Stevens (born 26 April 1909) was a Belgian track and field athlete, being active during the 1920s and early 1930s. She was specialized in the javelin throw but also competed in other disciplines. She was two times national javelin throw champion and multiple times national record holder. Biography. Stevens was born on 26 April 1909 in Anderlecht, Belgium. She was a sister of athletics competitors Léontine Stevens and Catherine Stevens. Stevens was a member of Brussels Femina Club. In 1929 she moved to Cercle Athlétique Féminin Schaerbeek. Internationally she competed at the 1924 Brussels Femina Club international women's athletics meeting and was also registered for the 1925 Brussels Femina Club international women's athletics meeting. In 1928, Stevens improved the one-week-old Belgian javelin throw record of Jenny Toitgans to 23.57 m. The same year she became at the Belgian Athletics Championships national javelin champion. In September 1928, she improved the Belgian record for the second time to 24.68 m. She was registered for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam for the 4 x 100 metres relay and long jump, but didn’t start. In 1929, Stevens became for the second time Belgian javelin champion with a new Belgian record of 24.98 m. At the 1929 Belgian Championships, she also won the silver medal in the 200 metres and the bronze medal in the shot put. At the 1932, she won her last medal at the national championships, the silver medal in the javelin throw.
Gustav Thaler (21 November 1909 – 6 December 1963) was an Austrian football player and football coach. He played mainly for First Vienna FC as midfielder. He also played one match for the Austrian national football team. Career. Thaler made his debut in the top league in 1929 for SC Nicholson. In the following two seasons he became a regular player. In 1932 he moved to SK Admira Wien. He only stayed for a few months and moved to Wiener AC for the second half of the season.  When the WAC faced serious economic difficulties in the mid-1930s, Thaler returned to FC Wien. There he was now used in defense. FC Wien took seventh place in 1937/38. Due to the reorganization of the top division after the annexation of Austria and the inclusion of provincial teams, the club was relegated. Thaler moved to RB Wacker Wiener Neustadt, which he left after just half a season. Thaler then joined First Vienna FC. During the war years he was part of the Vienna team that won the championship three times. As a guest player during the war, Thaler worked for Wilhelmshaven 05 for a long time. International. In June 1931 there was a inoffical match against the Switzerland national football team, in which Thaler came on as a substitute for Roman Schramseis. The game was declared an official international match by the ÖFB in the 1970s. This means that Thaler appears in today's statistics as a national player of the Wunderteam era. In the late 1930s he was also used once in the Ostmark selection and several times in the Vienna city team Manager career. In the 1950s, Thaler worked as a coach at SC Olympia 33. He was able to achieve five championship titles within just six years. He led the club from the sixth to the top division, where they stayed two seasons. Thaler was replaced as coach and looked after the second division club FC Stadlau till 1964.
The Adventures of Blinky Bill is an Australian animated television series based on Dorothy Wall's books about Blinky Bill, and is a sequel series to the 1992 film "". The series is produced by the Yoram Gross. It is set in Greenpatch, a fictional Australian bushland town, the series has stories about the activities and misadventures of Blinky Bill, and his family and friends. Episodes. In the Philippines, the special was aired across two parts on GMA Network on 1 and 2 December 2020. Reception. "The Adventures of Blinky Bill" received generally positive reviews.
Siege of Purandar or Battle of Purandar was fought between the Maratha Kingdom under Shivaji and the invading Mughal forces under Jai Singh I. The siege was two months long and resulted in a Surrender by the Maratha leader Shivaji and was forced to submit his 23 conquered forts to Mughals. Background. The failure of Shaista Khan and the plunder of Surat deeply humiliated Emperor Aurangzeb and his court. Determined to respond decisively, Aurangzeb decided to send his most capable Hindu and Muslim generals to the Deccan region. On his birthday, September 30, 1664, the Emperor assigned Mirza Raja Jai Singh the critical task of suppressing Shivaji. Jai Singh was supported by a team of experienced commanders, including Diler Khan, Daud Khan Qureshi, Raja Rai Singh Sisodia, Ihtisham Khan Shaikh Zada, Qubad Khan, Raja Sujan Singh Bundela, Kirat Singh (Jai Singh’s son), and Mulla Yahia Nawaiyat (a former Bijapur noble who had joined the Mughals). This formidable force comprised over 14,000 cavalry. Preparations. Jai Singh chose Saswad as his base because it was a good strategic location. Pune was strongly protected with a garrison, and an outpost was set up near Lohgarh to keep an eye on the fort, block supplies, and guard the road leading to the Mughal territory near Junnar. To weaken the Marathas, he organized a fast-moving force to raid villages hidden in the hills west and southwest of Saswad. On the eastern side, Jai Singh was safe because the land was difficult to cross, Saswad was close to the border between Shivaji's land and Bijapur, and the Mughals already had a post at Supa. This made sure his eastern side was well-defended. After arriving in Pune on March 3, Jai Singh focused on bringing the area under control and setting up key outposts, which he saw as crucial for the success of his mission. He sent Q
Henk van Rooy also written as Henk van Rooij (10 January 1948 – 19 November 2024) was a Dutch football player. He played as an attacker. Van Rooy was born in 's-Hertogenbosch in 1948. He started playing there with , where he played from 1965 at the Tweede Divisie. The following two years he had a contract with FC Den Bosch that played in the Eerste Divisie, but only played six matches with the first team. During his time with FC Den Bosch he mainly played and scored with the second team. In a match against De Volewijckers that was won 7-0 against, Van Rooy scored all the seven goals. After his contract ended he started playing with the amateur team VV DESK and made it to the the Dutch military football team. There he was scouted by Roda JC Kerkrade where he started playing in the Eerste Divisie from 1971. During the two seasons he played with the team he scored 31 goals. From 1973 he signed a contract with NAC Breda and made is debut in the Eredivisie. After two seasons with NAC he played five seasons with Willem II Tilburg where he became a popular player. He played with the club a total of 164 matches and scored 53 times. After the 1978-79 season the club promoted to the Eredivisie. The next season Van Rooy scored nine times in the Eredivisie. Van Rooy ended his career with the Belgian club K.V. Mechelen, where he played two season. Also here the team promoted. Van Rooy died in the Boswijk nursing home in Vught on 19 November 2024 from Alzheimer's disease, at the age of 76. Willem II Tilburg held a minute's silence in his memory at a subsequent match.
Emile Jansen (21 November 1959 – 18 November 2024) was a Dutch stage, television and movie actor. Jansen studied at Gymnasium Apeldoorn and afterwards the drama school in Arnhem. In the theatre he played under the direction of in plays by John Steinbeck, Sam Shepard and . Jansen became most known for playing in the television series like "Goede tijden, slechte tijden" as detective Huibert Remonder; "Zeg 'ns Aaa" and "". He also played in several movies including "Winter in Wartime". Jansen died on 18 November 2024, at the age of 64.
The Royal Italian Army ("Regio Esercito Italiano" - REI) was the army of the Fascist Italy, During the World War I and World War II.
Piet Zwaanswijk (12 September 1947 – 14 November 2024) was a Dutch sculptor, engraver, illustrator, painter, photographer and installation artist. Zwaanswijk was born in Haarlem in 1947. His father was in the army. Several of his works are war-related. Together with Jan Heijer, Zwaanswijk founded the museum called and was a creative workshop in Haarlem. It opened on 30 October 2005 in a vacant commercial building. The museum closed 1 on September 2019. Zwaanswijk is regarded as "one of the most respected post-World War II visual artists of Haarlem" and his work had a "profound influence on the local art scene". In 2016, Zwaanswijk's artwork "Merry Fucking Christmas" in Haarlem received criticism. The work included a mannequin shooting a Christmas peak through the head with a gun. According to Zwaanswijk, it was intended as an indictment of the commercial nature of Christmas. Because some Haarlem residents found it offensive, former alderman Jur Botter asked the artist to remove the work. Zwaanswijk had his last main exhibition in 2022 named "Deadline". This anniversary exhibition, in honor of his 75th birthday, was about the theme of war: from the World War I, Vietnam War to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Zwaanswijk suffered from pancreatic cancer and died via euthanasia on 14 November 2024, at the age of 77.
The Armistice Army, or the Vichy French Military was the armed forces of Vichy France, during World War II. Their biggest fighting was in the North African Campaign. In France itself, they got some from the Milice.
The Milice (French Militia) was the paramilitary of Vichy France during World War II. They fought in various actions including the Liberation of Paris.
The Volkspolizei or VoPo (People's Police) was a police force in East Germany founded in 1945.
The Korean People's Army or KPA is the armed forces of North Korea. It is the second largest military organisation in the world. 29.9% of the population of North Korea serve actively in the armed forces.
The Nazi paramilitary organizations was the paramilitary of Nazi Party in World War II. The major Nazi Party paramilitary groups were as follows:
Karel Lassche (2 April 1937 – 16 November 2024) was a Dutch businessman. Career. Around 1960 Lassche started as a fabric seller, with a borrowed suitcase and borrowed fabrics. After the collapse of the textile trade, he started a business gambling machine business. He started uder the name "Hela" (HEkman LAssche) that became "Internationaal Amusement" and later "Karel Lassche Speelautomaten". He first started selling in the region. The company was successful, expanded and later sold throughout the Netherlands. He started his own entertainment center named "Number One" in the centre of Apeldoorn in November 1990. As of 1999 he had 45 employees, including jurist . Every five years he gave a party, in 2002 with around 1750 people and known Dutch singers, and raised money for local businesses.  Lassche owned several properties, including catering property, property of a sex club and apartments. Lassche was shareholder of football club Go Ahead Eagles between 2005 and 2018. Lassche died in Deventer on 16 November 2024, at the age of 87 years old.
The Renault FT is a French light tank. It was designed and produced during World War I and was noted for its innovative design and its influence on the development of future tanks. It was produced in large quantities, with more than 3,800 units built. Its production began in 1917 and continued until 1919. It was used by the French army in World War I and other armies in later conflicts. The FT introduced the concept of a tank with a turret, allowing for greater mobility and flexibility in combat. It had a rear-engine layout, providing more space in the hull for crew and weapons. It was a role model for many armies and is considered one of the predecessors of modern tanks. This tank had a lasting impact on future tank design, with its central turret configuration and focus on mobility. The FT had a light weight of around 6.5 tons. It was powered by a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that gave it a maximum speed of approximately 7 km/h. It had a crew of two people: the driver and gunner. Depending on the version, the FT 17 was armed with a 8 mm Hotchkiss machine gun or a 37 mm Puteaux SA 18 cannon. Its armor was 8 to 22 mm.
The flag of North Rhine-Westphalia () has three horizontal stripes of green, black and red with the coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia. It was adopted on 11 November 1953.
The ruby poison frog, ruby poison arrow frog, or Valle Santiago rocket frog ("Ameerega parvula") is a frog. It lives in Ecuador and Peru. Body. The adult male frogs are 17.5 mm to 22.5 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult females 19 mm to 24 long. Much of the frog's body is black in color. The skin of the frog's back is dark red in color with spots. The belly and legs are either black with a blue pattern or blue with a black pattern. There is a light blue stripe from the front legs to the mouth or eye. There is a yellow or blue spot on each leg near the body. Name. Scientists named this frog "parvula" from the Latin word "parvulus", which means "young." Home. This frog is awake during the day. People have seen this on the dead leaves on the ground near streams in rainforests. It can live in forests that were cut down and are growing back. Scientists saw the frog between 150 and 1200 meters above sea level. Many of the places the frog lives are protected parks, for example Parque Nacional Yasuní, Parque Nacional Sangay, Limoncocha Reserva Biológica, and the Santiago Comaina Reserved Zone. Young. The female frog lays her eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the frogs carry the tadpoles to water. The tadpoles are 12.10 to 27.13 mm long during one part of their lives. brown in color with dark brown-black spots. The tail is light brown near the body and lighter gray-tan near the end. There are small gray and brown spots on the tail. The top fin is clear. The belly is clear so that people can see the organs inside. Young frogs are blue-black in color. Some of them do not have spots. Danger. Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out. Humans do change the places where the frog lives in some places to make farms and places for animals to eat grass. Some people may catch this frog to sell as a pet.
Antoine Muylaert commonly known as Toon Muylaert (17 January 1931 – 12 November 2024) was a Belgian politician. He was a member of Christian Social Party. He was the last mayor of Herdersem from 1970 to 1976. Biography. Muylaert was born in Herdersem on 17 January 1931. As a politician he was a member of the Christian Social Party. After being in the opposition for six years, he became the mayor of Herdersem in 1970. In 1976 the municipality merged with Aalst and the municipality of Herdersem was abolished. Together with other mayors (Robert De Pauw, Albert De Vos and Raymond Uyttersprot) he tried in vain to stop the merger. After the merger and left politics; consciously chose not to enter the politics of Aalst. He became his entire life a known local person. In 2018 he was appointed honorary mayor. In 2016, 40 years after the merger, the media looked back on his time as mayor. Muylaert was married to Hedwige Bourgeois. They celbrated their diamond wedding (65 years) in 2023. In January 2024 he had great-grandchild "Antoine", named after him. Muylaert died in "Dendderust" in Aalst on 12 November 2024, at the age of 93 years old. There was a minute of silence for him in the Aalst city council on 19 November 2024.
The 2022 British Grand Prix was the 10th round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship, held on 3 July 2022 at the Silverstone Circuit in England. Known for its high-speed layout and passionate crowd, the event delivered one of the most dramatic and action-packed races of the season. The 2022 British Grand Prix was widely regarded as one of the best races of the season, combining thrilling battles, strategic intrigue, and significant milestones in the sport's history. Weekend format. The race weekend followed the standard Formula One format:   The weekend was characterized by variable weather conditions, which influenced practice and qualifying sessions. Key events. Practice. During the practice sessions, Red Bull and Ferrari displayed competitive pace, with Mercedes showing signs of improvement on their 2022 car, the W13. Silverstone's combination of straights and fast corners allowed teams to test their aerodynamic packages effectively. Qualifying. Rain played a significant role in the outcome of qualifying. Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari handled the wet conditions brilliantly, securing his maiden pole position with a time of 1:40.983.   The race. Start incident. Drama unfolded immediately as the lights went out. A multi-car collision resulted in Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo flipping upside down and skidding across the track into the catch fencing at high speed. The halo device prevented serious injury, and Zhou emerged unhurt.   George Russell (Mercedes), Alexander Albon (Williams), and Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) were also involved, resulting in a red flag. Albon was taken to the hospital as a precaution but was later discharged without injuries. Restart. The race restarted from the original grid order, with Sainz defending his position against Verstappen into the first few corners. Verstappen took the lead briefly but encountered floor damage after running over debris, which affected his race pace and relegated him to seventh. Key moments. Carlos Sainz Jr. Takes Control: Sainz led for much of the race but came under pressure from teammate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Sergio Pérez.   Hamilton's Fightback: Lewis Hamilton delighted his home
Paulina F. Chávez (born May 22, 2002) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ashley Garcia in the Netflix series "The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia" (2020) and as Flora in the second season of the Netflix series "" (2022).
Charles Dumont (26 March 1929 – 18 November 2024) was a French singer and composer. Dumont was best known for writing or co-writing several well-known songs recorded by singer Édith Piaf. Their best known work was "Non, je ne regrette rien". Dumont was born in Cahors, France. Dumont died on 18 November 2024 in Paris, France from a long-illness, aged 95.