Rowland (surname) — Rowland is a common surname, and may refer to:*Alfred Rowland (1844 1898), U.S. Representative from North Carolina *Barrington Rowland (born 1980), Indian cricketer *Bo Rowland, American college football coach *Brian Rowland, Canadian soccer… … Wikipedia
Rocco Perri — (December 27, 1887 ?) born in Platì, Calabria of southern Italy, was an organized crime figure in Ontario, Canada. He was one of the most prominent Calabrian mafiosi bosses in Canadian history and the common law husband of Besha Starkman (also… … Wikipedia
Charles William Bell — (25 April 1876 – 8 February 1938) was a Canadian playwright, lawyer and politician, born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was Rocco Perri s lawyer. Bell attended Hamilton Collegiate Institute and Trinity College, University of Toronto. He was called to… … Wikipedia
Buffalo crime family — Magaddino crime family Named after Stefano Magaddino In Buffalo, New York, USA Founded by Angelo Palmeri Years active 1910–present … Wikipedia
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Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… … Universalium
2000 New Year Honours — The insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George: Andrew Wood was awarded the Grand Cross in this Honours list. The New Year Honours 2000 for the United Kingdom were announced on 31 December 1999, to celebrate the year… … Wikipedia
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
List of Old Etonians born in the 20th century — The following notable old boys of Eton College were born in the 20th century.1900s*HM King Léopold III of the Belgians (1901 ndash;1983), King of the Belgians, 1934 ndash;1951 *John Strachey (1901 ndash;1963) *Philip Evergood (1901 ndash;1973)… … Wikipedia
Culture of the United Kingdom — The Proms is an eight week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts, on the last night with some traditional patriotic music of the United Kingdom.[1][2] … Wikipedia