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Kees Driehuis
Kees Driehuis (8 December 1951 – 29 October 2019) was a Dutch television presenter. He was best known as the presenter for the television quiz show '' Per Seconde Wijzer'' for 29 years. In total, he presented 794 episodes of the quiz show. Driehuis presented the show for the last time on 1 March 2018. Erik Dijkstra succeeded him as presenter of the show. He also presented the current affairs programme ''Nova'' and the Sunday midday political talkshow '' Buitenhof''. In 2017, he was the narrator in several episodes of the ''Sinterklaasjournaal''. He died on 29 October 2019 of bladder cancer Bladder cancer is any of several types of cancer arising from the tissues of the urinary bladder. Symptoms include blood in the urine, pain with urination, and low back pain. It is caused when epithelial cells that line the bladder become mali ... at the age of 67. References External links * 1951 births 2019 deaths 20th-century Dutch journalists 21st-century Dutch journa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amsterdam
Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the Capital of the Netherlands, capital and Municipalities of the Netherlands, most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the City Region of Amsterdam, urban area and 2,480,394 in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, metropolitan area. Located in the Provinces of the Netherlands, Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now designated a World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel River that was dammed to control flooding; the city's name derives from the Amstel dam. Originally a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse. Amsterdam is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nederhorst Den Berg
Nederhorst den Berg () is a village in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It lies about 8 km northwest of Hilversum in the Vechtstreek area, near the Vecht river. Until 1 January 2002, it was a separate municipality; it is now part of the municipality of Wijdemeren. The village was first mentioned in 1326 as "opten berch", and means "lower height with growth". Neder (lower) could have been added to distinguish from the former castle Hoogerhorst aan de Eem. The height refers to a five metre high sandy ridge. Nederhorst den Berg is a peat excavation settlement from the Early Middle Ages. It used to be part of Utrecht Utrecht ( , , ) is the fourth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands, capital and most populous city of the province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Net ..., but was transferred to North Holland in 1819. In the 13th century, Nederhorst den Berg Castle was buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Per Seconde Wijzer
''Per Seconde Wijzer'' (Dutch for: ''Wiser/Smarter by the second'') is a Dutch television quiz show. The show first aired on October 7, 1967. History Berend Boudewijn presented the show in 1967, 1968 and 1969. The show returned in 1989 and Kees Driehuis was the presenter of the show for 29 years. Driehuis presented the show for the last time on 1 March 2018 and in total he presented 794 episodes of the quiz show. , Erik Dijkstra Erik Dijkstra (born 9 March 1977) is a Dutch journalist and television personality. He is known for his role as Jakhals Erik in the recurring segment ''De Jakhalzen'' in the early-evening talk show ''De Wereld Draait Door ''De Wereld Draait D ... is the presenter of the show. In September 2020, a special series of the show was broadcast, called ''Per Seconde Wijzer: De strijd'', which featured only winners of the past season of the show. Format The format of the show has seen small changes over the years but has remained largely unchanged at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zembla (TV Series)
''Zembla'' is a Dutch television documentary programme produced by BNNVARA (previously VARA (broadcaster), VARA, and until 2010, also Nederlandse Programma Stichting, NPS). The documentaries are based on in-depth research. The program often deals with controversial topics. A documentary in 2001 about fraud in the Dutch construction sector led to parliamentary inquiries. In May 2006, the programme exposed the fact that politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali had lied in her claim for asylum, which led to her resignation from parliament. In May 2017, ''Zembla'' aired a two-part documentary investigating ties between Donald Trump and the Russian mafia, entitled ''The Dubious Friends of Donald Trump'' (''De omstreden vrienden van Trump''). An English-language version of the documentary with additional reference materials in English was also put online. There is now a third part to the series. In May 2019 ''Zembla'' published a report, ''Victim of the WWF'', criticising policies condoned by the Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nova (Dutch TV Series)
''NOVA'' was a late-evening current affairs programme, initially co-produced by VARA and NOS, and latterly by VARA and NPS, alongside ''Den Haag Vandaag'' ("The Hague Today"), the segment of the programme covering events in parliament and interviews with politicians, which was produced by the NOS. It was broadcast as ''NOVA/Den Haag Vandaag'' from Monday to Saturday, on Nederland 3 from 1992 to 2006, and from 2006 to 2010 on Nederland 2. The programme was also broadcast on the Dutch language international channel, BVN. History NOVA was first broadcast on 28 September 1992 on Nederland 3, as a result of the merger of two programmes: ''NOS-Laat'', produced by the NOS, and ''Achter het Nieuws'', produced by VARA. The name of the programme, ''NOVA'', was chosen as a portmanteau of the names of NOS and VARA, with the extra result of it being Latin for "new". The new programme was broadcast six days a week, which enabled more comprehensive coverage of national and global events, es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buitenhof (TV Series)
''Buitenhof'' is a Dutch political interview programme produced by AVROTROS, BNNVARA and VPRO Netherlands Public Broadcasting and is broadcast on NPO 1 on Sunday afternoons, immediately after the short midday edition of NOS Journaal. The first edition of Buitenhof aired on 3 September 1995, when it succeeded the interview programme ''Het Capitool''. The programme takes its name from the Binnenhof, The Hague, which includes a place Buitenhof (lit. outer court). Twan Huys, Rob Trip and Pieter Jan Hagens are among the programme's alternating presenters, and it is broadcast from the Veemvloer in Amsterdam. The editor in chief is Corinne Hegeman. The programme ''Buitenhof'' is an influential programme, and is regularly visited by the nation's top politicians, policy makers, representatives of the trade unions and employers' federation, scientists, and opinion makers. There is a strong emphasis on international events, and international guests regularly appear on the programme. Inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Dijkstra
Erik Dijkstra (born 9 March 1977) is a Dutch journalist and television personality. He is known for his role as Jakhals Erik in the recurring segment ''De Jakhalzen'' in the early-evening talk show ''De Wereld Draait Door ''De Wereld Draait Door'' (; English: "The world keeps on turning") also known by the acronym DWDD was an early-evening talk show on Dutch television, broadcast every weekday at 7:00 p.m. on NPO 1. It is the Netherlands' longest-running, reg ...''. In 2011, he was the narrator in the inaugural edition of '' The Passion''. In 2018, he succeeded Kees Driehuis as presenter of the quiz show '' Per Seconde Wijzer''. References External links * 1977 births Living people 21st-century Dutch journalists Dutch game show hosts {{Netherlands-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is any of several types of cancer arising from the tissues of the urinary bladder. Symptoms include blood in the urine, pain with urination, and low back pain. It is caused when epithelial cells that line the bladder become malignant. Risk factors for bladder cancer include smoking, family history, prior radiation therapy, frequent bladder infections, and exposure to certain chemicals. The most common type is transitional cell carcinoma. Other types include squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Diagnosis is typically by cystoscopy with tissue biopsies. Staging of the cancer is determined by transurethral resection and medical imaging. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer. It may include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Surgical options may include transurethral resection, partial or complete removal of the bladder, or urinary diversion. The typical five-year survival rates in the United States i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1951 Births
Events January * January 4 – Korean War: Third Battle of Seoul – Chinese and North Korean forces capture Seoul for the second time (having lost the Second Battle of Seoul in September 1950). * January 9 – The Government of the United Kingdom announces abandonment of the Tanganyika groundnut scheme for the cultivation of peanuts in the Tanganyika Territory, with the writing off of £36.5M debt. * January 15 – In a court in West Germany, Ilse Koch, The "Witch of Buchenwald", wife of the commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp, is sentenced to life imprisonment. * January 20 – Winter of Terror: Avalanches in the Alps kill 240 and bury 45,000 for a time, in Switzerland, Austria and Italy. * January 21 – Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea erupts catastrophically, killing nearly 3,000 people and causing great devastation in Oro Province. * January 25 – Dutch author Anne de Vries releases the first volume of his children's novel '' Journey Through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Deaths
This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked here. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 See also * Lists of deaths by day The following pages, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, list the historical events, births, deaths, and holidays and observances of the specified day of the year: Footnotes See also * Leap year * List of calendars * List of non-standard ... * Deaths by year {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Dutch Journalists
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman emperor, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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