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Doves (Gibraltar)
"The Doves" ( es, "Los Palomos") was the pseudonym under which a group of six Gibraltarian people, Gibraltarian lawyers and businessmen published a letter on 15 March 1968 in the ''Gibraltar Chronicle'' advocating a political settlement with Spain to solve the disputed status of Gibraltar. Among the six members of the group were Joseph Triay, Juan Triay and José Lázaro Coll. Proposals The following day, the members of the Legislative Council of Gibraltar, Legislative Council challenged "The Doves" to produce specific proposals. A further letter was published on 4 April setting out proposals claimed to be acceptable for Spain: * Recognition of the Gibraltarians as the legitimate inhabitants of Gibraltar. * The interests of the United Kingdom in Gibraltar (either relating to defence or other issues) would be negotiated between the United Kingdom and Spain in order not to constitute an obstacle to a negotiated solution to the British-Spanish relations, Anglo-Spanish conflict. * Grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudonym
A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name (orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individual's own. Many pseudonym holders use pseudonyms because they wish to remain anonymous, but anonymity is difficult to achieve and often fraught with legal issues. Scope Pseudonyms include stage names, user names, ring names, pen names, aliases, superhero or villain identities and code names, gamer identifications, and regnal names of emperors, popes, and other monarchs. In some cases, it may also include nicknames. Historically, they have sometimes taken the form of anagrams, Graecisms, and Latinisations. Pseudonyms should not be confused with new names that replace old ones and become the individual's full-time name. Pseudonyms are "part-time" names, used only in certain contexts – to provide a more clear-cut separation between o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Foreign Affairs (Spain)
The following is a list of foreign ministers of Spain, since 1808 until now serving in Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kingdom of Spain (1808–73) Ministers of State (1820–23/1834–73) and Secretaries of the Office of State (1808–20/1823–34) Political Persuasion: First Spanish Republic (1873–74) Ministers of State Political Persuasion: Kingdom of Spain (1874–1931) Ministers of State (1874–1928) Political Persuasion: President and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1928–30) Political Persuasion: Ministers of State (1930–31) Political Persuasion: Second Spanish Republic (1931–39) Ministers of State Political Persuasion: Francoist Spain (1939–75) Ministers of Foreign Affairs Political Persuasion: Kingdom of Spain (since 1975) Ministers of Foreign Affairs (1975–2004) Political Persuasion: Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2004–2018) Political Persuasion: Ministers of For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 In Gibraltar
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear bombs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
