Gil Schwartz (May 20, 1951 – May 2, 2020), known by his pen name Stanley Bing, was an American business humorist and novelist. He wrote a column for "Fortune" magazine for more than twenty years. He also worked for"Esquire" magazine. He was the author of thirteen books, including "What Would Machiavelli Do?" and "The Curriculum'.
Schwartz was senior executive vice president of corporate communications and Chief Communications Officer for CBS.
Bing was born in New York City. He was raised in New Rochelle, New York. Bing studied at Brandeis University. Schwartz died on May 2, 2020 at his home in Santa Monica, California from a heart attack. He was 68.
Prime Minister of Myanmar
The Prime Minister of Myanmar was the head of government of Myanmar (also known as Burma) from 1948 to 2011.
The office ended on 30 March 2011, according to the current Constitution (adopted in 2008). It said that the president is both the head of state and head of government.
Fire Down Below (1957 movie)
Fire Down Below is a 1957 American British adventure movie. It was directed by Robert Parrish. The movie is based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Max Catto. Actors include Rita Hayworth, Jack Lemmon, Robert Mitchum, Herbert Lom, Edric Connor, Peter Illing, and Anthony Newley. It was distributed by Columbia Pictures.
President of Myanmar
The president of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar () is the head of state and head of government of Myanmar.
The president is elected by members of parliament, not by the general population. The Presidential Electoral College, a three committee body, elects the president.
Khin Nyunt
General Khin Nyunt (; ; born 11 October 1939) is a Burmese military officer and politician. He was the 9th Prime Minister of Myanmar from 25 August 2003 until 18 October 2004.
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man is a 1967 American comedy movie. It was directed by Gene Kelly. Actors include Walter Matthau, Inger Stevens, Sue Ann Langdon, Claire Kelly, Jayne Mansfield, Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Art Carney, Jack Benny, and Terry-Thomas. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Frederick Kroesen
Frederick James Kroesen, Jr. (February 11, 1923 – April 30, 2020) was a United States Army four-star general. He was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Kroesen was the Commanding General of the Seventh United States Army and the commander of NATO Central Army Group from 1979 to 1983, and Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 1976 to 1978.
He also was Vice Chief of Staff of the Army from 1978 to 1979. He commanded troops in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Kroesen died on April 30, 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia, aged 97.
Richard Thomas (actor)
Richard Earl Thomas (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. He was born in New York City.
He is best known for his leading role as author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama "The Waltons", for which he won one Emmy Award and received nominations for another Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
He also starred in Stephen King's miniseries "It" and played Special Agent Frank Gaad on FX's spy thriller series "The Americans".
Welcome to Hard Times
Welcome to Hard Times is a 1967 American western movie. It was directed by Burt Kennedy. The movie was based on the book with the same name by E. L. Doctorow. Actors include Henry Fonda, Warren Oates, Janis Paige, Keenan Wynn, Lon Chaney Jr., Aldo Ray, and Janice Rule. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Barbara Barrie
Barbara Barrie (born Barbara Ann Berman, May 23, 1931) is an American actress, singer and author. She was born in Chicago. She is best known for her role as Evelyn Stoller in "Breaking Away". She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1979.
Aiglun, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Aiglun is a commune in southeastern France. It is in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
In addition to the village, the town has three other hamlets:
Allemagne-en-Provence
Allemagne-en-Provence is a commune in southeastern France. It is in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
In addition to the village, the town has two hamlets:
Hans Conried
Hans Georg Conried Jr. (April 15, 1917January 5, 1982) was an American actor and comedian. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Conried voiced George Darling and Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" (1953), Snidely Whiplash in Jay Ward's "Dudley Do-Right" cartoons, Professor Waldo P. Wigglesworth in Ward's "Hoppity Hooper" cartoons, and Professor Kropotkin on the radio and movie versions of "My Friend Irma".
He also appeared as Uncle Tonoose on Danny Thomas' sitcom "Make Room for Daddy", and in multiple roles on "I Love Lucy".
Conried died in Burbank, California on January 5, 1982 of a heart attack, aged 64.
Ben Hoekendijk
Ben Hoekendijk (30 June 1938 – 1 May 2020) was a Dutch speaker, evangelist and pastor. Hoekendijk was born in Baarn. He was the founder and director of the Opwekking Foundation. He was an important person in the Dutch Pentecostal movement.
After serious problems Hoekendijk applied himself to sea sailing and sports journalism. He wrote a lot of books about sea sailing.
Hoekendijk died in Harderwijk on 1 May 2020, aged 81.
Allons, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Allons is a commune in southeastern France. It is in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Hamlets are:
Nancy Stark Smith
Nancy Stark Smith (1952 – May 1, 2020) was an American dancer. She was a founding participant in Contact Improvisation. Smith was born in New York City.
She worked with many partners including Steve Paxton, Julyen Hamilton, Karen Nelson, and Mike Vargas.
In 1975, she founded "Contact Quarterly", an international journal of dance and improvisation.
Smith died on May 1, 2020 from ovarian cancer in Florence, Massachusetts at the age of 68.
Will Theunissen
Will Theunissen (30 June 1954 – 1 May 2020) was a Dutch guitarist. He was born in Nijmegen. Theunissen was the founder of the Jazz Rock band "Elevator" from Nijmegen, which was active in the 1970s.
Together with Frank Boeijen he was from the beginning part of the Frank Boeijen Groep, becoming notable in the 1980s.
His best known songs were "Doe Iets", "Zwart Wit" and "1.000.000 Sterren" of the album "Kontakt" (1984). They reached the Dutch Top 40.
Theunissen died in Tiel on 1 May 2020, aged 65.
Erik Tandberg (space educator)
Erik Tandberg (October 19, 1932 – May 2, 2020) was a Norwegian engineer, politician, author, television personality and space educator. He was born in Oslo, Norway. He worked with Norwegian Space Centre. Tandberg was a member of the City Council of Oslo for the Conservative Party from 1969 to 1989.
Tandberg died on May 2, 2020 in Oslo at the age of 87.
Tony Roberts (actor)
David Anthony "Tony" Roberts (born October 22, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in six Woody Allen movies. His best known role was in "Annie Hall".
Julie Cobb
Julie Frances Cobb (born May 29, 1947) is an American actress. She was born in Los Angeles. Cobb's father was actor Lee J. Cobb.
From 1976 to 1977, she was married to actor Victor French. From 1986 to 2005, she was married to actor James Cromwell.
Her movie roles include in "The Second Coming of Suzanne" (1974), "Fantasy Island" (1978), "Just You and Me, Kid" (1979), "The Runnin' Kind" (1989), "Lisa" (1990), "Defending Your Life" (1991) and "Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde" (1995).
She also appeared in the TV movie versions of "Salem's Lot" (1979) and "Brave New World" (1980). She also starred in Arthur Miller's play "After the Fall".
Victor French
Victor Edwin French (December 4, 1934 – June 15, 1989) was an American actor and director. He was known for his roles on the television programs "Little House on the Prairie", "Highway to Heaven" and "Carter Country". He was born in Santa Barbara, California.