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- 1751: John Lennon
- ... a preview of her art show. During the time when he was living with Yoko, the police raided their apartment and John was fined for possession of marijuana. (Hertsgaard) John did not pursue any musical interest outside of The Beatles until 1968 when he released his album titled Unfinished Music, No. 1: Two Virgins. This release was extremely controversial because of the content that it contained and also because of the ...
- 1752: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
- ... sisters, and his father was a lawyer whose family stemmed from the Florentine nobility. His original nationality was Cursican-Italian. In 1779 Napoleon went to school at Brienne in France. There he took a great interest in in history, especially in the lives of great ancient generals. Napoleon was often badly treated at Brienne because he was not as wealthy as his fellow classmates, and very short. He also did not ...
- 1753: Machiavelli's View Of Human Nature
- ... liars, and deceivers, they shun danger and are greedy for profit; while you treat them well they are yours."7 He characterizes men as being self centered and not willing to act in the best interest of the state,"[and when the prince] is in danger they turn against [him]."8 Machiavelli reinforces the prince's need to be feared by stating: Men worry less about doing an injury to one ...
- 1754: John F. Kennedy
- ... of approximately $53 million."6 On June 3, 1961, in Vienna, Austria, Kennedy and USSR leader Nikata Khrushchev met and reviewed relationships between the U. S. and the USSR, as well as other questions of interest to the two states. Two incidents contributed to hostility at the meeting, first being the shooting down of a U. S. spy plane in Soviet air space, and the second was the failed Bay of ...
- 1755: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- ... of approximately $53 million."6 On June 3, 1961, in Vienna, Austria, Kennedy and USSR leader Nikata Khrushchev met and reviewed relationships between the U. S. and the USSR, as well as other questions of interest to the two states. Two incidents contributed to hostility at the meeting, first being the shooting down of a U. S. spy plane in Soviet air space, and the second was the failed Bay of ...
- 1756: Terry Fox
- ... very brave, persuing qualities that were strong and showed much determination throughout his life. After graduating from high school with honours, Terrance Stanley Fox attended Simon Fraser University in Burnabe, British Columbia where he took interest in kinesiology. Terry lived along with his supportive family on a small ranch-like home. Rolly Fox was an encouraging father to Terry and always sought the best for his son, as well did his ...
- 1757: George Dantzig
- ... concept of a Nash equilibrium n-tuple is perhaps the most important idea in game theory. ... Whether we are analyzing candidates' election strategies, the causes of war, agenda manipulation in legislatures, or the actions of interest groups, predictions about events reduce to a search for and description of equilibria. Put simply, equilibrium strategies are the things that we predict about people. Nash got his doctorate on his 22nd birthday, June 13 ...
- 1758: Alexander The Great: A Life With A Meaning Like No Other
- ... With Philips ascendance to the throne and with Alexander's continuance, the situation would change. Aristotle was Alexander's tutor and model; he gave Alexander a thorough training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, philosophy and other areas of study. Just like his Philip, Aristotle also greatly influenced Alexander's life and may be considered his mentor. During the summer of 336B.C, Philip was assassinated ...
- 1759: Yuan Shih-k’ai’s Transformation of the Chinese Military
- ... began having confrontations and the German resigned to go build railroads. This is when Yuan Shih-k’ai succeeded him. He was the best qualified for the job, not to mention a spotless reputation and interest in the work. He would have no problem until he wrote a letter to the Grand Council on the status of the Chinese army. This would award him a trip to the capital and a ...
- 1760: Mother Teresa
- ... stated that, “My mother and sisters seemed to live as much in the church as they did at home. They were always involved with the choir, religious services, and missionary topics. She always had special interest in reading about missionaries and the lives of the saints. In 1919 her father, Nikolle Bojahiu, died of poisoning after attending a political meeting. Mother Teresa said, “ We were all very united, especially after the ...
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