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1944 In England
Events from 1944 in England Incumbent Events January February March April May June * 13 June – World War II: the first V-1 flying bomb attack on London takes place. Eight civilians are killed in the blast. The bomb earns the nickname "doodlebug". July August September October November 22nd Laurence Olivier's film of Shakespeare's Henry V (1944 film), Henry V is released. December Births * 14 December – Denis Thwaites, English professional footballer murdered in the 2015 Sousse attacks (died 2015 in Tunisia) Deaths See also *1944 in Northern Ireland *1944 in Scotland *1944 in Wales References {{England year nav , state=collapsed 1944 in England, 1944 in the United Kingdom, *England Years of the 20th century in England 1940s in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
V-1 Flying Bomb
The V-1 flying bomb (german: Vergeltungswaffe 1 "Vengeance Weapon 1") was an early cruise missile. Its official Ministry of Aviation (Nazi Germany), Reich Aviation Ministry () designation was Fi 103. It was also known to the Allies as the buzz bomb or doodlebug and in Germany as (cherry stone) or (maybug). The V-1 was the first of the (V-weapons) deployed for the terror bombing of London. It was developed at Peenemünde Army Research Center in 1939 by the at the beginning of the Second World War, and during initial development was known by the codename "Cherry Stone". Because of its limited range, the thousands of V-1 missiles launched into England were fired from V-1 flying bomb facilities, launch facilities along the French (Pas-de-Calais) and Dutch coasts. The Wehrmacht first launched the V-1s against London on 13 June 1944, one week after (and prompted by) the successful Operation Overlord, Allied landings in France. At peak, more than one hundred V-1s a day were fire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier (; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, was one of a trio of male actors who dominated the Theatre of the United Kingdom, British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. Late in his career, he had considerable success in television roles. His family had no theatrical connections, but Olivier's father, a clergyman, decided that his son should become an actor. After attending a drama school in London, Olivier learned his craft in a succession of acting jobs during the late 1920s. In 1930 he had his first important West End theatre, West End success in Noël Coward's ''Private Lives'', and he appeared in his first film. In 1935 he played in a celebrated production of ''Romeo and Juliet'' alongside Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft, and by the end of the decade he was an establish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry V (1944 Film)
''Henry V'' is a 1944 British Technicolor epic film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same title. The on-screen title is ''The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France'' (derived from the title of the 1600 quarto edition of the play, though changing the spelling from "Agin Court"). It stars Laurence Olivier, who also directed. The play was adapted for the screen by Olivier, Dallas Bower, and Alan Dent. The score is by William Walton. The film was made near the end of World War II and was intended as a morale booster for Britain. Consequently, it was partly funded by the British government. The film was originally "dedicated to the 'Commandos and Airborne Troops of Great Britain the spirit of whose ancestors it has been humbly attempted to recapture. The film won Olivier an Academy Honorary Award for "his Outstanding achievement as actor, producer and director in bringing Henry V to the screen." Plot (The action mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Thwaites
Denis Thwaites (14 December 1944 – 26 June 2015) was an English professional footballer who made 86 appearances in the Football League for Birmingham City. He represented England at schoolboy and youth level. He played as an outside left. Life and career Thwaites was born and raised in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. As a youngster, he was a member of the Stockton Schools team that reached the semifinal of the English Schools' Shield in 1960, represented his county at under-15 level, and played several times for England Schoolboys. In April 1960, he created a goal for Bill Atkinson in a 3–0 defeat of Wales Schools; a few weeks later, the favour was returned in a 5–3 win against the Scottish Schools XI, when "England scored within 30 seconds of the start, the ball flowing sweetly from right to left, for Atkinson's centre to be summarily despatched into the net by Thwaites". He joined First Division club Birmingham City as a 15-year-old in 1960, and made his first-team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Sousse Attacks
On 26 June 2015, a mass shooting occurred at the tourist resort at Port El Kantaoui, about 10 kilometres north of the city of Sousse, Tunisia. Thirty-eight people, 30 of whom were British, were killed when a gunman, Seifeddine Rezgui, attacked a hotel. It was the deadliest non-state attack in the history of modern Tunisia, with more fatalities than the 22 killed in the Bardo National Museum attack three months before. The attack received widespread condemnation around the world. The Tunisian government later "acknowledged fault" for slow police response to the attack. Background In October 2013, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a botched attack on a Sousse beach while security forces foiled another planned attack nearby.timesofisrael.com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In Tunisia
The following lists events that happened during 2015 in the Tunisian Republic. Events February * 5 February - A unity government is approved by the parliament and is formed by members of the secular Nidaa Tounes, two liberal parties and a moderate Islamist party. * 17 February - 20 Islamist militants attack a checkpoint at the Kasserine Governorate, killing 4 police officers and stealing their weapons. March * 18 March - Gunmen attack the Bardo National Museum, adjacent to the parliament building in Tunis, killing at least 19 people. May * 25 May - A Tunisian soldier kills 7 of his fellow soldiers and injures 10 others in a shooting rampage in Tunis before killing himself. June * 26 June - 2015 Ramadan attacks ** Two hotels are attacked in Sousse by unknown gunmen, killing 38 people and injuring 36. This was on the same day as attacks in France, Kuwait, Syria and Somalia. * 27 June - 2015 Sousse attacks ** The Tunisian government plans to close down 80 "propagandist" mosque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In Northern Ireland
This is a list of events that happened in Northern Ireland in 1944. Incumbents * Governor - The Duke of Abercorn * Prime Minister - Basil Brooke Events *13 March – The British Government prohibits all travel between Great Britain and Ireland. Visit by General Eisenhower :* 17 May – The Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force and American General Dwight Eisenhower visited Northern Ireland for two days to inspect American troops in preparation for the D-Day landings in Normandy the following month. The general arrived from RAF Burtonwood in Lancashire and landed at Greencastle Airfield in Kilkeel, County Down. He inspected troops there and in Newcastle, and observed a simulated attack in Dundrum. At Ballykinler he observed small unit training. Leaving County Down, he drove to the Headquarters of XV Corps at Brownlow House in Lurgan, County Armagh for dinner with other senior military personnel. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In Scotland
Events from the year 1944 in Scotland. Incumbents * Secretary of State for Scotland and Keeper of the Great Seal – Tom Johnston Law officers * Lord Advocate – James Reid * Solicitor General for Scotland – Sir David King Murray Judiciary * Lord President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General – Lord Normand * Lord Justice Clerk – Lord Cooper * Chairman of the Scottish Land Court – Lord Gibson Events * 17 February – Kirkcaldy Burghs by-election is held. The Scottish National Party candidate Douglas Young comes close to winning the seat (which is retained by Labour candidate, Thomas Hubbard). * 26–30 June – World War II: the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division spearhead Operation Epsom, also known as the First Battle of the Odon, during the Battle of Normandy. * September – Churchill Barriers on Orkney completed, together with the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm. * 9 November – The House of the Binns (near Linlithgow) becomes the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1944 to Wales and its people. Incumbents *Archbishop of Wales ** Charles Green, Bishop of Bangor (died 7 May) ** David Prosser, Bishop of St David's (elected) *Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Crwys Events *22 January - Wynford Vaughan-Thomas reports for the BBC from the Battle of Anzio. *23 January - An RAF Halifax bomber crashes in the Elan Valley, killing nine crew. *28 March - Cardiff Blitz: Nine people are killed in an air raid on Cardiff. *11 April - An RAF Lancaster bomber crashes near Llanwrtyd Wells, killing eight crew. *16 August - Lt. Tasker Watkins leads a bayonet charge at Barfour in Normandy, winning the Victoria Cross for his courage. *17 October - The first "Welsh Day" debate takes place in the House of Commons (UK). *11 November - A US Dakota C-47 with four crew crashes into cliffs above Llyn Dulyn. *10 December - American Liberty ship ''Dan Beard'' is torpedoed off Strumble Head, res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In England
Events from 1944 in England Incumbent Events January February March April May June * 13 June – World War II: the first V-1 flying bomb attack on London takes place. Eight civilians are killed in the blast. The bomb earns the nickname "doodlebug". July August September October November 22nd Laurence Olivier's film of Shakespeare's Henry V (1944 film), Henry V is released. December Births * 14 December – Denis Thwaites, English professional footballer murdered in the 2015 Sousse attacks (died 2015 in Tunisia) Deaths See also *1944 in Northern Ireland *1944 in Scotland *1944 in Wales References {{England year nav , state=collapsed 1944 in England, 1944 in the United Kingdom, *England Years of the 20th century in England 1940s in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In The United Kingdom
Events from the year 1944 in the United Kingdom. The year was dominated by the Second World War. Incumbents * Monarch – George VI * Prime Minister – Winston Churchill ( Coalition) * Parliament – 37th Events * January – Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service officially formed * 21–22 January – World War II: start of ''Operation Steinbock'' (the "Baby Blitz"), a nocturnal ''Luftwaffe'' bombing offensive chiefly targeted at the Greater London area (continues until May). On this attack, few aircraft reach the target area. * 10 February – PAYE (pay as you earn) system of tax collection introduced. * 20 February – World War II: destroyer HMS ''Warwick'' (1917) is torpedoed by German submarine ''U-413'' off Trevose Head, Cornwall, sinking in 6 minutes with the loss of 66 men, over half her crew. * 26 February – World War II: last heavy air-raids on London. * 10 March – lifting of prohibition on married women working as teachers. * 28 April – World War II: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
