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Remembering The Island’s WWI Air Combat Ace
In World War One a pilot who downed five or more enemy aircraft was considered an ace. Almost by definition it was those who flew the fast and nimble fighters who most often won the designation. Slower, less maneuverable bombers, while armed with defensive guns, were far more likely to end up the vanquished, not the victors, in aerial combat. But not... Read more of this article
How Bermuda & Sesame Street Crossed Paths
The 50th anniversary of Sesame Street is being brought to you by the letters I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N, which is what it took along with determination and plenty of hard work to transform the concept of an experimental children’s TV show into a reality. Premiering on America’s PBS on November 10, 1969, the programme was built around the idea... Read more of this article
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Celebrates 175 Years
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — which was established on November 1, 1844 – recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, and the center of the celebration is the launch of a new scholarship fund which, in addition to existing bursaries, will make year-round sailing more accessible to young sailors. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
Researcher Urges Locals To Participate In Survey
Bermudian archaeologist Dr. Cathie Draycott, a lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at Durham University in the UK, has urged locals to participate in an online survey designed to find out about experiences of and attitudes to archaeology. The survey, called ‘Archaeological Horizons: a survey of affinities with archaeology’, asks if archaeology... Read more of this article
How Einstein Once Called Bermuda Home
Albert Einstein, the German-born genius who revolutionised mankind’s understanding of the universe, called Bermuda home for a few days in 1935. For legal purposes the island became the short-term official residence of the scientist, humanitarian and philosopher when he was making his official declaration of intent to become a United States citizen. The... Read more of this article
Premier Visits WWII Vet Randolph Hayward
Premier David Burt today paid a visit to Randolph Hayward, who served with the Bermuda Contingent of the Caribbean Regiment during World War II, with the Premier noting that as ”we approach Remembrance Day, it is important that we celebrate these living links to our history.”A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt today... Read more of this article
Column: Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I
[Written by Chris Famous] “Hail him without any apology. Hail His Imperial Majesty” – Burning Spear” “Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King” - Hon. Marcus Garvey On November 2nd, 1930 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Ras Tafari was crowned as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the first and his wife... Read more of this article
Former Government House ADC Dies At Age 100
A one-time Government House aide-de-camp who chaperoned such dignitaries as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, US Ambassador to the UK Joseph Kennedy and Britain’s World War Two Deputy Prime Minister Clement Attlee during visits to Bermuda has died at the age of one hundred. Frank Giles, who went on to a distinguished career in British journalism... Read more of this article
History: Ship Fire That Threatened Hamilton
A ship named after Bermuda proved to be one of the unluckiest vessels ever to put to sea. Purpose built for the New York-Bermuda run by the Furness-Withy Line at the dawn of the island’s modern tourism era, MV Bermuda arrived in Hamilton Harbour on her maiden voyage in January, 1928. A floating showcase of style and speed, the Bermuda was a masterwork... Read more of this article
Temptation Recalls Motown Stars’ Bermuda Visit
They way they did the things they did had already made The Temptations Motown’s brightest stars by the time they played their only engagement in Bermuda in 1964. While such classics as My Girl and Papa Was A Rolling Stone still lay in the Detroit vocal group’s future, they had already charted on both sides of the Atlantic with a strings... Read more of this article
US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda
It’s been 60 years since the “Cinderella Horse” rode his way into America’s heart as well as Bermuda’s. Snowman’s unlikely tale has been called “the greatest ‘nags-to-riches’ story since Black Beauty”, and with good reason. A one-time Pennsylvania plow horse, Snowman was purchased for $80 in... Read more of this article
Four Hundred Year Old Coin To Be Auctioned
Described as “well circulated yet uncommonly appealing” by the leading US coin gallery that will be auctioning it, a Bermuda Hog Money shilling dating from the early days of the island’s settlement will be going until the hammer in Baltimore next month. Thought to be the first local coinage to go into circulation in English-speaking... Read more of this article
How Trio Of Hollywood Stars Aligned In Bermuda
The characters played by Doris Day and Cary Grant visited Bermuda — twice — in the hit 1962 romantic comedy That Touch of Mink. But for most of the shoot Ms Day and Mr. Grant never got within 3000 miles of Bermuda. Thanks to the magic of what Hollywood calls “creative geography” most of their scenes were actually shot on a California... Read more of this article
