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1966 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions. The event was followed by the 1966 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes. Jamaica remains the only host nation of a Commonwealth Games that did not win at least one gold medal in its own games. Host selection Kingston was elected host by the CGF in Rome, Italy during the 1960 Summer Olympics. Participating teams 34 teams were represented at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold). Participating Commonwealth countries and territories: * —first appearance * 23px Australia * * * * * * * 23px England * 23px Fiji * * * 23px Guyana * 23px India * * (host) * * * 23px Malaysia * 23px Mauritius * 23px New Zealand * * * * Papua and New Guinea * * * 23px Sierra Leone * 23px Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long spit (landform), sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. Kingston is the largest English-speaking city south of the United States in the Western Hemisphere. The local government bodies of the parishes of Kingston Parish, Kingston and Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, Saint Andrew were amalgamated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation Act of 1923, to form the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Greater Kingston, or the "Corporate Area" refers to those areas under the KSAC; however, it does not solely refer to Kingston Parish, which only consists of the old downtown and Port Royal. Kingston Parish had a population of 89,057, and St. Andrew Parish had a population of 573,369 in 2011 Kingston is only bordered by Sain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The Federation Of Rhodesia And Nyasaland (1953–1963)
The flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was a defaced Blue Ensign. Centred in the fly of the flag was a depiction of the shield from the Federation's coat of arms. The rising sun is taken from the colonial arms of Nyasaland (now Malawi), the lion passant is taken from the arms of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and the black and white wavy lines is taken from the arms of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). In this form, it shows the Federation of all three British colonies which lasted from 1953 to 1963. This flag flew alongside the Union Jack for the duration of the existence of the Federation. References See also *Coat of arms of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland *List of Rhodesian flags This is a list of flags used in Southern Rhodesia between 1890–1964 and 1979–1980 and Rhodesia between 1964 and 1979. The evolution of Southern Rhodesia from a British South African Company concern, to a British Colony, then to a member of a ... {{Union Flag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Malaysia
The national flag of Malaysia, also known as the Stripes of Glory (, also "Stripes of Excellence") is composed of a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the Flag terminology, fly and a blue Flag terminology, canton bearing a Star and crescent, crescent and a 14-point star known as the ''Bintang Persekutuan'' (Federal Star). The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the States of Malaysia, 13 member states and the federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity among these entities. The star and crescent, crescent represents Islam, the Islam in Malaysia, country's state religion; the blue canton symbolises the unity of the Malaysian people; the yellow of the star and crescent is the royal colour of the Malay rulers, the red stripes represent bravery and the white stripes represent purity. It is in the Flag families#Stars and Stripes, stars and stripes family of flags. Construction sheet History Selec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India At The 1966 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
This was the fifth time India participated in Commonwealth Games. India participated in most sports this time, involving, Sport of athletics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Athletics India won silver in Men's Hammer throw, Hammer Throw, where Praveen Kumar (actor) threw Hammer to a distance of 60.13m. Badminton Dinesh Khanna won first medal in Badminton for India in Commonwealth Games. He won Bronze medal. Gold and Silver was won by Malaysian players. Weightlifting India won Silver in Weightlifting too. In Men's 60 kg Combined, Mohon Lal Ghosh won silver. Arun K. Das, placed himself 5th in same event. Wrestling The Medal hunt in Wrestling continues for India in this games too. India won all three Gold medals this year in Wrestling only, with additional 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. References {{country at games navbox, India, Commonwealth Games, 1934 Nations at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games India at the Commonwealth G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of India
The national flag of India, Colloquialism, colloquially called Tiraṅgā (the tricolour), is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, the colours being of India Saffron (color)#Political & religious uses, saffron, white and Variations of green#India green, India green; with the , a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India, Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, and it became the official flag of the Dominion of India, Union of India on 15 August 1947. The flag was subsequently retained as that of the Republic of India. In India, the term "tricolour (flag), tricolour" almost always refers to the Indian national flag. The current Indian flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya based on the ' flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress adopted by Mahatma Gandhi after making significant modifications to the design proposed by Pingali Venkayya. This flag included the Spinning_wheel#Charkha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guyana (1966–1970)
Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970. History British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966, which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state, with Elizabeth II as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to her representative Governor-General of Guyana. Forbes Burnham held office as the prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period. The Republic of Guyana was formed on 23 February 1970 when Guyana became a republic in the Commonwealth. Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the de facto acting head of state of Guyana. Governors-general The following governors-general held office: # Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966) # Sir David Rose ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Guyana
The flag of Guyana, known as the Golden Arrowhead, has been the national flag of Guyana since May 1966, when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist (though originally without the black and white fimbriations, which were later additions suggested by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5. The colours are symbolic: * red for zeal and dynamism, * gold (color), gold for mineral wealth, * green for agriculture and forests, * black for endurance, * white for rivers and water. Gallery The civil air ensign is a copy of the British Civil Air Ensign, with the Guyanese flag in the Flag terminology, canton. The naval ensign of Guyana is a version of the national flag, with proportions of 1:2. As part of the British Empire, Guyana's flag was a Blue Ensign with the colonial badge in the fly. An unofficial Red Ensign, red version was used at sea. The first flag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colony Of Fiji
The Colony of Fiji was a Crown colony that existed from 1874 to 1970 in the territory of the present-day nation of Fiji. London declined its first opportunity to annex Fiji in 1852. Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau had offered to cede the islands, subject to being allowed to retain his '' Tui Viti'' (King of Fiji) title. His demand was unacceptable to both the British and to many of his fellow chiefs, who regarded him only as first among equals, if that. Mounting debts and threats from the United States Navy had led Cakobau to establish a constitutional monarchy with a government dominated by European settlers in 1871, following an agreement with the Australian Polynesia Company to pay his debts. The collapse of the new regime drove him to make another offer of cession in 1872, which the British accepted. On 10 October 1874, Britain began its rule of Fiji, which lasted until 10 October 1970. "Fiji for the Fijians" Sir Hercules Robinson, who had arrived on 23 September 1874, was ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Fiji (1924–1970)
The national flag of Fiji was adopted on 10 October 1970. The state arms have been slightly modified but the flag has remained the same as during Fiji's colonial period. It is a defaced cyan "Blue Ensign" (the actual Blue Ensign version of the flag is the government ensign), with the shield from the national coat of arms. It has remained unchanged since Fiji was declared a republic in 1987, despite calls from some politicians for changes. A plan to change the flag, announced by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in 2013, was abandoned in August 2016. Design Flags of the Union Jack.svg, Arms of Fiji.svg, The flag's bright blue background symbolises the Pacific Ocean, which plays an important part in the lives of the islanders, both in terms of the fishing industry, and the huge tourist trade. The Union Jack reflects the country's links with the United Kingdom. The shield is derived from the country's coat of arms, which was granted by royal warrant in 1908. It is a white s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England At The 1966 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
England competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 - 13 August 1966. England finished at the top of the medal table. Medal table (top three) The athletes that competed are listed below. Athletics Badminton Boxing Cycling Diving Fencing Shooting Swimming Weightlifting Wrestling References {{Commonwealth Games medallists 1966 Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo i ... Nations at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games British Empire and Commonwealth Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of England
The flag of England is the national flag of England, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It is derived from Saint George's Cross (heraldic blazon: ''Argent, a cross gules''). The association of the red cross as an emblem of England can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages when it was gradually, increasingly, used alongside the Royal arms of England#Royal banner of England, Royal Banner. It became the only saint's flag permitted to be flown in public as part of the English Reformation and at a similar time became the pre-eminent maritime flag referred to as a white ensign. It was used as a component in the design of the Union Jack in 1606. It has been widely used since the 1990s, specifically at national sporting events, especially during the campaigns of England's national football teams. Origins In 1188 Henry II of England and Philip II of France agreed to go on Third Crusade, a crusade, and that Henry would use a white cross and Philip a red cross (and not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia At The 1966 British Empire And Commonwealth Games
Australia competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966. It was Australia's eighth appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Australia won medals in nine of the ten sports that it entered. Medallists The following Australian competitors won medals at the games. , style="text-align:left; width:78%; vertical-align:top;", , width="22%" align="left" valign="top" , Officials Commandant & General Manager: Bill Young (cycling), Bill Young Assistant General Manager: Arthur Tunstall Team Secretary: David McKenzie (fencer), David McKenzie Attache & Medical Officer: Dr Roger Parrish Physiotherapists: Leslie Bridges, Thomas Dobson Section Officials: Athletics Manager – Frederick Humphreys, Athletics Manageress – Mary Breen, Athletics Coaches – Kevin Dynan, Jack Pross ; Badminton Competitor/Manager – Kenneth Turner ; Boxing Manager/Coach – Harold Napp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
