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1 day ago · Mark Gatiss's voice. from the BBC programme Desert Island Discs, 23 October 2011. [1] Mark Gatiss ( / ˈɡeɪtɪs / ⓘ; [1] [2] born 17 October 1966) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. He is best known for his work in television acting in and co-creating shows with Steven Moffat.
3 hours ago · Osburh. Alfred the Great (also spelled Ælfred; c.849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and ...
3 hours ago · Ronald Wilson Reagan ( / ˈreɪɡən / RAY-gən; February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, his presidency constituted the Reagan era, and he is considered one of the most prominent conservative figures in ...
1 day ago · Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper; May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961) was an American actor known for his strong, quiet screen persona and understated acting style.He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 1961 for his career achievements.
1 day ago · Vodafone Group Plc ( / ˈvoʊdəfoʊn /) is a British multinational telecommunications company. Its registered office and global headquarters are in Newbury, Berkshire, England. [4] It predominantly operates services in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.
1 day ago · According to Robert Conquest in his 1968 book The Great Terror: Stalin's Purge of the Thirties, with respect to the trials of former leaders, some Western observers were unintentionally or intentionally ignorant of the fraudulent nature of the charges and evidence, notably Walter Duranty of The New York Times, a Russian speaker; the American ...
1 day ago · Berlinchen, Prussia. Died. 11 January 1941 (aged 72) New York City, United States. World Champion. 1894–1921. Emanuel Lasker ( German pronunciation: [eˈmaːnuɛl ˈlaskɐ] ⓘ; 24 December 1868 – 11 January 1941) was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 ...
