Frank Paul Hapka
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Credwyn Marie Maurice
Credwyn Marie Maurice
1916 - 2002

1921


Jul 17
1921 • Rising prices cause major riots in Munich.

1942


Oct 5
Age: 21y
1942 • The United States Federal Communications Commission's minimum programming time required of TV stations is cut from 15 hours to 4 hours a week during the war.

1955


Apr 16
Age: 33y
1955 Disneyland opens to the public in Anaheim, California.

1956


Apr 2
Age: 34y
1956 • After having opened in London the previous year, Laurence Olivier's film, Richard III, adapted from Shakespeare's play, has its U.S. premiere in theatres and on NBC Television on the same day. On TV it is not shown in prime time, but as an afternoon matinée, in a slightly cut version. It is one of the first such experiments of its kind. Olivier is later nominated for an Oscar for his performance.

2008


Jul 1
Age: 86y
2008 Expo 2008 starts in Zaragoza, Spain (ends in September) with the topic "Water and sustainable development".

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