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1967 novel by Milan Kundera The Joke First edition (Czech)AuthorMilan KunderaOriginal titleŽertCountryCzechoslovakiaLanguageCzechGenresatirical novelPublisherČeskoslovenský spisovatel (Czech)Coward-McCann (US)Publication date1967Published in English1969Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)Pages296 ppISBN978-0-06-099505-8OCLC28124158 The Joke (Czech: Žert) is Milan Kundera's first novel, originally published in 1967. It describes how a student's private joke derails his...
Soviet Union Mars spacecraft 1M No.1A Mars 1M spacecraftNamesMarsnik-1, Korabl-4, Mars 1960AMission typeMars flybyMission durationFailed to orbit Spacecraft propertiesSpacecraft typeMars 1MManufacturerOKB-1 RSC-EnergiaLaunch mass650 kilograms (1,430 lb) Start of missionLaunch date10 October 1960, 14:27:49 (1960-10-10UTC14:27:49Z) UTCRocketMolniya 8K78/L1-4M Modified SS-6Launch siteBaikonur 1/5 Instruments1) Ultraviolet Spectrograph 2) Radiation Detector 3) Cosmic-Ray Detector 4...
United States historic placeOld Alexandria Public Library: Houses Louisiana History MuseumU.S. National Register of Historic Places Show map of LouisianaShow map of the United StatesLocation503 WashingtonAlexandria, LouisianaCoordinates31°18′31″N 92°26′43″W / 31.30861°N 92.44528°W / 31.30861; -92.44528Built1907ArchitectCrosby & Henkel; Caldwell Bros.Architectural styleBeaux ArtsNRHP reference No.88003225[1]Added to NRHPJanuary 19,...
Acre Prison The Acre Prison break was an operation undertaken by the Irgun on May 4, 1947, in the British Mandate of Palestine, in which its men broke through the walls of the Central Prison in Acre and freed 27 incarcerated Irgun and Lehi members. History At the time of the British Mandate the citadel in the old city of Acre was used as a prison. In total, the prison contained 700 Arab prisoners and 90 Jewish prisoners, the latter mainly members of the Jewish underground groups Haganah, Lehi...
American politician For other people named Richard Simpson, see Richard Simpson (disambiguation). Richard M. SimpsonSimpson, c. 1957Member of theU.S. House of Representativesfrom PennsylvaniaIn officeMay 11, 1937 – January 7, 1960Preceded byBenjamin K. FochtSucceeded byDouglas Hemphill ElliottConstituency18th district (1937–1945)17th district (1945–1953)18th district (1953–1960)Member of thePennsylvania House of RepresentativesIn office1935–1937 Personal detailsBorn(1...
Emperor of the Tang dynasty, (r. 713–756) This article is about the seventh Tang emperor. For the Tang emperor Li Chen whose temple name is also romanized as Xuanzong, see Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (9th century). Tang Ming Huang redirects here. For the TV series, see Tang Ming Huang (TV series). Not to be confused with Xuanzang, the Buddhist monk. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang唐玄宗Emperor of the Tang dynastyReign8 September 712[1][2] – 12 August 756[3][4]Pred...
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Military transport aircraft series by Chase Aircraft, later Fairchild Aircraft C-123 Provider A United States Coast Guard HC-123B Provider from CGAS Miami. Role Military transport aircraftType of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Chase AircraftFairchild Aircraft First flight 14 October 1949 Introduction 1956 Retired 1995 (Royal Thai Air Force)[1] Primary users United States Air Force (historical)United States Coast Guard (historical)South Vietnam Air Force (hist...
Hokuriku ShinkansenKereta Hokuriku Shinkansen seri JR East E7IkhtisarNama asli北陸新幹線JenisShinkansenStatusBeroperasiLokasiJepangTerminusTakasakiKanazawaOperasiDibuka1 Oktober 1997Operator JR East, JR WestDepoNagano, HakusanRangkaianSeri E7, Seri W7Data teknisLebar sepur1.435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)Jari-jari lengkung terkecil4,000 mElektrifikasi25 kV AC, 50/60 Hz, LAAKecepatan operasi260 km/h (160 mph)* Peta rute Hokuriku Shinkansen Hokuriku Shinkansen (�...
English soldier and diplomat This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (July 2020) For other people named John Wallop, see John Wallop (disambiguation). Arms of Sir John Wallop, KG Sir John Wallop, KG (c. 1490 – 13 July 1551) was an English soldier and diplomat who belonged to an old Hampshire family from the village of Farleigh Wallop. Bio...
Questa voce sull'argomento basidiomycota è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Come leggere il tassoboxCantharellus C. cibarius Classificazione scientifica Dominio Eukaryota Regno Fungi Phylum Basidiomycota Classe Agaricomycetes Ordine Cantharellales Famiglia Cantharellaceae Genere Cantharellus imenio tipico del genere Cantharellus, a creste o pseudo-lamelle Cantharellus Fr., Systema mycologicum, Index alphab. 1: 316 (1821), è un genere di ...
Pour les articles homonymes, voir Carreiro et Resende. Carreiro Resendes est un nom portugais ; le premier nom de famille (d'usage facultatif) est Carreiro et le second est Resendes. Pauleta Pauleta en 2011. Biographie Nom Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes Nationalité Portugais Naissance 28 avril 1973 (51 ans) Ponta Delgada (Açores) Taille 1,80 m (5′ 11″) Période pro. 1989 – 2008 Poste Avant-centre Pied fort Droit Parcours junior Années Club 1982-1984 CS São P...
Прогрессивный рэп Направление хип-хоп Истоки хип-хоп, авангардная музыка, джаз, рок, соул Время и место возникновения 1980-е, США Музыкальные инструменты вокал, сэмплер, бас-гитара, клавишные, барабаны, гитара Производные гомо-хоп, политический хип-хоп См. также альтернативн...
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States United States historic placeFrancis Parkman HouseU.S. National Register of Historic PlacesU.S. National Historic LandmarkU.S. National Historic Landmark DistrictContributing Property Show map of BostonShow map of MassachusettsShow map of the United StatesLocationBoston, MassachusettsCoordinates42°21′25″N 71°4′9″W / 42.35694°N 71.06917°W / 42.35694; -71.06917Arealess than one acreBuilt1824ArchitectCornelius Cool...
American television host and special effects artist For the British drummer, see While She Sleeps. Adam SavageSavage in 2017Born (1967-07-15) July 15, 1967 (age 56)New York City, U.S.Alma materNew York University,Tisch School of the ArtsOccupation(s)Designer, fabricator, actor, educatorSpouse Julia Ward (m. 2004)Children2Websiteadamsavage.com Adam Whitney Savage (born July 15, 1967)[1] is an American special effects designer and fabricator, act...
This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (February 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Diplomatic missions of Saint Kitts and Nevis This is a list of diplomatic missions of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which operate under the authority of the Kittitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Caribbean island of Saint...
Biogeographical region in Africa For other uses, see Sahel (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Sahul. SahelThroughout the Sahel, rammed earth construction is widespread, as exemplified by this medieval mosque in Burkina FasoSahel savanna and its namesake acacias at the beginning of the short summer rainy seasonThe Sahel region in Africa: a belt up to 1,000 km (620 mi) wide that spans 5,400 km (3,360 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red SeaEcologyRealmAfrotropicalBi...
Pollution resulting from multiple sources Part of a series onPollutionMuddy river polluted by sediment Air Air quality index Atmospheric dispersion modeling Chlorofluorocarbon Combustion Exhaust gas Haze Global dimming Global distillation Indoor air quality Ozone depletion Particulates Persistent organic pollutant Smog Soot Volatile organic compound Waste Biological Biological hazard Genetic Introduced species Invasive species Digital Information Electromagnetic Light Ecological Overilluminat...
A baseball or softball pitcher that enters a game to pitch after a starting pitcher For the video game, see Relief Pitcher (video game). Reliever redirects here. For another use, see relief airport. For the William Prince album, see Reliever (album). Cleveland Guardians relief pitchers Aaron Fultz and Rafael Betancourt warming up in the bullpen at Jacobs Field in 2007 In baseball and softball, a relief pitcher or reliever is a pitcher who pitches in the game after the starting pitcher or anot...
Ancient city of the Thracian Chersonnese For other uses, see Elaeus (disambiguation). ElaeusἘλεοῦςElaeus and the HellespontShown within TurkeyLocationSeddülbahir, Çanakkale Province, TurkeyRegionThracian ChersoneseCoordinates40°3′35″N 26°13′50″E / 40.05972°N 26.23056°E / 40.05972; 26.23056TypeSettlementHistoryBuilderColonists from Teos Elaeus (Ancient Greek: Ἐλαιοῦς Elaious, later Ἐλεοῦς Elaeus), the “Olive City”, was an ancie...