Harriet Quimby (May 11, 1875 – July 1, 1912) was an American pioneering aviatrix, journalist, and film screenwriter.
In 1911, she became the first woman in the United States to receive a pilot certificate, issued to her by the Aero Club of America. In 1912, she became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Although Quimby lived only to the age of 37, she influenced the role of women in aviation.
On April 16, 1912, Quimby took off from Dover, England, en route to Calais, France, and made the flight in 59 minutes, landing about 25 miles (40 km) from Calais on a beach in Équihen-Plage, Pas-de-Calais. She became the first woman to pilot an aircraft across the English Channel. Her accomplishment received little media attention, however, as the sinking of the Titanic ocean liner the day before rivetted the interest of the public and filled newspapers.
Hi future professors, museum curators, historians, Titanic enthusiasts etc reading back through these comments, have a great day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDdOnl0bHO4
Last week ITV confirmed that the British Soap Awards - hosted by Phillip Schofield - will return live to ITV this June after being off air for two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOB4VdlkzO4
The Passion of the Christ (2004) Crucifixion scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRmrlqA9SM0
RESURRECTION - The most beautiful scene from the “Passion of the Christ”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Mnsxj2N7Y
The John Darwin disappearance case was an investigation into the faked death of the British former teacher and prison officer John Darwin. Darwin turned up alive in December 2007, five years after he was believed to have died in a canoeing accident. Darwin was arrested and charged with fraud.
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache is set to be reunited with his first on-screen wife Anne Reid - 51 years after she was killed off.
In scenes set to air in an upcoming documentary to celebrate his 90th birthday, the Ken Barlow actor, 89, said it was a 'lovely moment' to see the actress again after she was killed off by a faulty hairdryer in 1971.
Bill, who remains Corrie's only original star from its inception in 1960, also discovered that Anne, who played his first wife Valerie, had a secret crush on him during her eight-year stint on the soap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2gIdX7WBt0
Only problem it was a moonless night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q0bTOkX38U
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Harriet Quimby (May 11, 1875 – July 1, 1912) was an American pioneering aviatrix, journalist, and film screenwriter.
In 1911, she became the first woman in the United States to receive a pilot certificate, issued to her by the Aero Club of America. In 1912, she became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Although Quimby lived only to the age of 37, she influenced the role of women in aviation.
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On April 16, 1912, Quimby took off from Dover, England, en route to Calais, France, and made the flight in 59 minutes, landing about 25 miles (40 km) from Calais on a beach in Équihen-Plage, Pas-de-Calais. She became the first woman to pilot an aircraft across the English Channel. Her accomplishment received little media attention, however, as the sinking of the Titanic ocean liner the day before rivetted the interest of the public and filled newspapers.
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Hi future professors, museum curators, historians, Titanic enthusiasts etc reading back through these comments, have a great day
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDdOnl0bHO4
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Last week ITV confirmed that the British Soap Awards - hosted by Phillip Schofield - will return live to ITV this June after being off air for two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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My heart will go on
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOB4VdlkzO4
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The Passion of the Christ (2004) Crucifixion scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRmrlqA9SM0
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RESURRECTION - The most beautiful scene from the “Passion of the Christ”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Mnsxj2N7Y
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Easter 2022
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The John Darwin disappearance case was an investigation into the faked death of the British former teacher and prison officer John Darwin. Darwin turned up alive in December 2007, five years after he was believed to have died in a canoeing accident. Darwin was arrested and charged with fraud.
posted on 18/4/22
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache is set to be reunited with his first on-screen wife Anne Reid - 51 years after she was killed off.
In scenes set to air in an upcoming documentary to celebrate his 90th birthday, the Ken Barlow actor, 89, said it was a 'lovely moment' to see the actress again after she was killed off by a faulty hairdryer in 1971.
Bill, who remains Corrie's only original star from its inception in 1960, also discovered that Anne, who played his first wife Valerie, had a secret crush on him during her eight-year stint on the soap.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2gIdX7WBt0
Only problem it was a moonless night.
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Nearer my God to thee.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q0bTOkX38U
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