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Apr 26, 2019 · Frank’s grandfather, Francesco Sinatra, was born in 1857 in the hill town of Lercara Friddi: Mafia heartland only about 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the famous town of Corleone. While there’s no evidence that Francesco was involved in any dubious undertakings, he lived on the same street as the Luciano family, whose most famous son ...
Oct 16, 2014 · Read the story of how one World War II British hero took down three tanks. Discover the dark side of Frank Sinatra and his close ties to organised crime. From the trebuchet to the tank, uncover the evolution of mankind’s killing machines. And finally, join Casanova on the streets of Venice as he seduces women and makes dangerous enemies. You ...
Frank Sinatra. Frank Sinatra (1960) Francis Albert „Frank“ Sinatra (* 12. Dezember 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey; † 14. Mai 1998 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Schauspieler und Entertainer. Seine Übernamen waren Ol’ Blue Eyes und, wegen seiner charakteristischen Stimme, The Voice.
Oct 1, 2015 · Be inspired by those who were a force for change, from Nelson Mandela to the codebreakers of Bletchley Park, and see behind the public personas of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe to understand the fickle nature of fame and fortune. Prepare to explore history’s greatest moments and meet its most incredible characters.
Oct 13, 2015 · Band of Brothers star James Madio on meeting the real Frank Perconte. In June 2015, History of War were lucky enough to have the chance to attend the 71st anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. After visiting the sites that made Operation Overlord such a poignant moment in history, we were given the chance to interview members of the HBO series Band ...
Mar 7, 2015 · One of the last surviving childhood friends of Anne Frank, 84-year-old Nanette Konig, lends her voice to National Geographic’s documentary Anne Frank: The Nazi Capture, which marks the 70th anniversary of both the end of the war and Anne’s death, and is airing on Tuesday 10 March at 8pm on the National Geographic Channel.
Nov 18, 2014 · Pattern 1821 Light Cavalry Officer’s sword used by Lieutenant Frank De Pass Credit National Army Museum. The next day, de Pass attempted yet another heroic deed. The German onslaught had destroyed part of the British parapet, so he raced to repair it. Unfortunately, the Lieutenant’s luck would run out and he was shot by an enemy sniper.
May 14, 2014 · Born in Germany in 1929, Anne Frank moved with her family to the Netherlands in 1933 after the Nazis appropriated power. There, she led a quiet life until the German invasion in 1940. As a result of increasing anti-Jewish measures and propaganda, the family went into hiding in July 1942, fearing for their safety.
Oct 13, 2015 · William McKinkley being sworn in as the 25th President of the United States. A man by the name of Leon Frank Czolgosz also travelled to Buffalo on that day. He was deeply angered by the divide between rich and poor and his radical politics had been inspired further by the assassination of King Umberto I of Italy on 29 July 1900.
a. mit Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Édith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich und Josephine Baker auf der Bühne. Bei einem Gastspiel im Hamburger Hansa-Theater begeisterte sie Schah Reza Pahlavi, der sie nach Teheran engagierte. Schmid wurde im Orient ein Star und lebte 15 Jahre in Kairo.