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552 Deaths
55 may refer to: *55 (number) *55 BC * AD 55 *1955 * 2055 Science *Caesium, by the element's atomic number Astronomy *Messier object M55, a magnitude 7.0 globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius *The New General Catalogue object NGC 55, a magnitude 7.9 barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor Transportation *The highest speed limit allowed in the United States between 1974 and 1986 per the National Maximum Speed Law *Highway 55, several roads * Route 55 (other), bus and tram routes Film *'' 55 Days at Peking'' a film starring Charlton Heston and David Niven Other uses * Gazeta 55, an Albanian newspaper * Agitation and Propaganda against the State, also known as Constitution law 55, a law during Communist Albania. * +55, the code for international direct dial phone calls to Brazil *5:5, law enforcement code for handcuffs * ''55'' (album), by the Knocks *"55 (Hamsa oua Hamsine)", an instrumental by the Master Musicians of Joujouka from '' Brian Jones ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55 (number)
55 (fifty-five) is the natural number following 54 (number), 54 and preceding 56 (number), 56. Mathematics 55 is *a triangular number (the sum of the consecutive numbers 1 to 10), and a doubly triangular number. *the 10th Fibonacci number. It is the largest Fibonacci number to also be a triangular number. * a square pyramidal number (the sum of the Square (algebra), squares of the integers 1 to 5) as well as a heptagonal number, and a centered nonagonal number. *In base 10, it is a Kaprekar number. Science *The atomic number of caesium. Astronomy *Messier object Messier 55, M55, a magnitude 7.0 globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius (constellation), Sagittarius *The New General Catalogue object NGC 55, a magnitude 7.9 barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor (constellation), Sculptor Music * The name of a song by Kasabian. The song was released as a B side to ''Club Foot'' and was recorded live when the band performed at London's Brixton Academy. * " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55 Days At Peking
''55 Days at Peking'' is a 1963 American epic historical war film dramatizing the siege of the foreign legations' compounds in Peking (now known as Beijing) during the Boxer Rebellion, which took place in China from 1899 to 1901. It was produced by Samuel Bronston for Allied Artists, with a screenplay by Philip Yordan and Bernard Gordon with uncredited contributions from Robert Hamer, Julian Halevy, and Ben Barzman. Noel Gerson wrote a screenplay novelization, under the pseudonym Samuel Edwards, in 1963. The film was directed primarily by Nicholas Ray, although Guy Green and Andrew Marton took over in the latter stages of filming after Ray had fallen ill. Both men were uncredited. It stars Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, and David Niven, with supporting roles by Flora Robson, John Ireland, Leo Genn, Robert Helpmann, Harry Andrews, and Kurt Kasznar. It also contains the first known screen appearance of future martial arts film star Yuen Siu Tien. Japanese film director Juzo It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel 55 (other)
Channel 55 refers to several television stations. In System M and System N countries, channel 55 is allocated to UHF frequencies covering 717.25-721.75 MHz. In the United States and Canada, the bandwidth used by channel 55 has been reallocated for wireless communication use, with its use for television broadcasting being phased out. This frequency was formerly in use by MediaFLO, a US system developed by Qualcomm to send video and media to mobile devices, which was discontinued in February 2011, with the bandspace sold by Qualcomm where possible to AT&T Mobility AT&T Mobility LLC, also known as AT&T Wireless and marketed as simply AT&T, is an American telecommunications company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc. and provides wireless services in the United States. AT&T Mobility is the thi ... for wireless communications. Canada The following television station broadcasts on analog channel 55 in Canada: The following television station operates on virtual cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55th Regiment Of Foot (other)
55th Regiment of Foot may refer to: *44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot The 44th Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment in the British Army, raised in 1741. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot to form the Essex Regiment in 1881. History Early history The regime ..., 55th Regiment of Foot, numbered as the 55th Foot in 1747 and renumbered as the 44th in 1751 * 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, 55th Regiment of Foot, raised in 1755 and renumbered as the 53rd in 1756 * 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot, raised as the 57th and renumbered as the 55th in 1756 {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arch Stanton
''Arch Stanton'' is the sixth studio album by the instrumental stoner rock band Karma to Burn. It was released on August 18, 2014 by FABA and Deepdive Records. The album will be reissued in 2023 by Heavy Psych Sounds Records. Unlike their previous release '' V'', this album returns to their exclusively instrumental roots, although the final track features dialogue snippets from the classic Spaghetti Western ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', from which the album title is derived. Track listing Standard release Personnel * William Mecum William Charles Mecum (May 4, 1972 – April 29, 2021) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Jones Presents The Pipes Of Pan At Joujouka
''Brian Jones Presents the Pipes of Pan at Joujouka'' is an album produced by Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. The album was a recording of the Moroccan group the Master Musicians of Joujouka, in performance on 29 July 1968 in the village of Jajouka in Morocco and released on Rolling Stones Records, and distributed by Atco Records in 1971. Jones called the tracks "a specially chosen representation" of music played in the village during the annual week-long Rites of Pan Festival. It was significant for presenting the Moroccan group to a global audience, drawing other musicians to Jajouka, including Ornette Coleman.Anastasia Tsioulcas (September 1, 2005)"World Music Features: Magical, Mystical Morocco". ''Global Rhythm''. Retrieved January 16, 2007. The album was reissued in 1995. The executive producers were Philip Glass, Kurt Munkacsi, and Rory Johnston, with notes by Bachir Attar, Paul Bowles, William S. Burroughs, Stephen Davis, Jones, Brion Gysin, and David Silver. This delu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55 (album)
''55'' is the debut studio album written and produced by New York City-based electronic music duo the Knocks and was released via Neon Gold and Big Beat on March 4, 2016. It features vocals and collaborations from the likes of Fetty Wap, Cam'ron, Wyclef Jean, Carly Rae Jepsen, Matthew Koma, Magic Man, Alex Newell, POWERS, Phoebe Ryan, Justin Tranter, Walk the Moon, and X Ambassadors. Reception ''Spin'' rated the album 8 out of 10. 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) is the fourth extended play produced by New York City based electronic music duo the Knocks, which was released on 8 July 2016. The extended play is set as a remixed spin-off to the duo's debut album ''55'', containing remixes of five songs from the album. Around the time the duo embarked on their American tour, they began to record the remixed versions of the songs and began teasing the extended play. The EP was initially planned to be released on 29 April 2016, but was ultimately pushed back to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handcuffs
Handcuffs are Physical restraint, restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists in proximity to each other. They comprise two parts, linked together by a Link chain, chain, a hinge, or rigid bar. Each cuff has a rotating arm which engages with a ratchet (device), ratchet that prevents it from being opened once closed around a person's wrist. Without the key, the handcuffs cannot be removed without specialist knowledge, and the handcuffed person cannot move their wrists more than a few centimetres or inches apart, making many tasks difficult or impossible. Handcuffs are frequently used by law enforcement agencies worldwide to prevent Suspect, suspected criminals from escaping from Arrest, police custody. Styles Metal handcuffs There are three main types of contemporary metal handcuffs: chain (cuffs are held together by a short chain), hinged (since hinged handcuffs permit less movement than a chain cuff, they are generally considered to be more secure), and ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agitation And Propaganda Against The State
Constitution 55, or Agitation and Propaganda against the State ( sq, Agjitacion dhe Propagandë kundër shtetit), was a criminal offence in Communist Albania. This law was used from 1945 until 1991 and was part of the Constitution of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. The term was interchangeably used with counterrevolutionary agitation. The latter one was in use after the Albanian Resistance of World War II and was gradually phased out by the end of the 1990s in favor of the former one. According to article 55 of the Albanian Penal Code enacted during Hoxhaism, "propaganda and agitation that called to overturn or undermining of the Albanian power" was punishable with at least 6 months of imprisonment and up to the death sentence in the periods of war or unrest. Definition Article 55 was defined: :The creation of any type of organization of a fascist, anti-democratic, religious, and anti-socialist character is prohibited. :Fascist, anti-democratic, religious, war-mongering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazeta 55
''Gazeta 55'' ( en, Newspaper 55) is an Albanian language newspaper published in Tirana, Albania. The newspaper is a politically unaffiliated daily, with nine reporters on staff records. The tabloid's owner is Fahri Balliu, an Albanian businessman. History and profile ''Gazeta 55'' was first published on 18 October 1997. At the beginning of the 2000s ''Gazeta 55'' had a circulation of 4,500 copies. Name The number "55" was chosen because Article 55 of the Constitution of communist Albania, dealt with Agitation and Propaganda related crimes. Content Sections The newspaper is organised in three sections, including the magazine. # News: Includes International, National, Tirana, Politics, Business, Technology, Science, Health, Sports, Education. # Opinion: Includes Editorials, Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor. # Features: Includes Arts, Movies, Theatre, and a Sigurimi file ''(mainly about the communist era)'' Web presence ''Gazeta 55'' has had a web presence since 2008. Access ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route 55 (other)
Route 55 may refer to: *Route 55 (MTA Maryland), a bus route in Baltimore, Maryland and its suburbs *London Buses route 55 *Melbourne tram route 55 See also *List of highways numbered 55 The following highways are numbered 55: International * European route E55 * Arab Mashreq route M55 Argentina * San Luis Provincial Route 55 Australia * Carnarvon Highway * Castlereagh Highway * Karoonda Highway Belgium * N55 road (Belgiu ... {{disambiguation 55 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55 BC
__NOTOC__ Year 55 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Crassus and Pompey (or, less frequently, year 699 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 55 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic * Consuls: Marcus Licinius Crassus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. * Consuls Marcus Licinius Crassus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus pass the Lex Trebonia. * Pompey's Theater, the first permanent (non-wooden) theatre in Rome is built. Built of stone on the Field of Mars, it included a temple to Venus Victorious, a public courtyard, and a meeting hall or ''curia'' in the far end near the "Sacred Area". * Fourth year of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars: ** Spring – Julius Caesar starts the season campaigning in Illyricum (in the Balkan region) against the Pirustae, who have been r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
