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James Whittaker (other)
James Whittaker or Jim Whittaker may refer to: *James Whittaker (Shaker) (1751–1787) second leader of the Shakers *James Whittaker, founder of Whittaker's, confectionery manufacturer in 1896 *James Whittaker (footballer) (1882–1949), English footballer *Jim Whittaker (born 1929), American mountaineer *Jim Bowen (real name James Whittaker, 1937–2018), English stand-up comedian *James William Whittaker (1828–1876), English painter * James Whittaker (runner) (born 1917), 5000 m runner-up at the 1939 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships *James Whittaker, a character in the 1930 American film ''Such Is the Law'' *James Whittaker, a character in the 1945 American film ''Captain Eddie ''Captain Eddie'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, based on ''Seven Were Saved'' by "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt. James Whittaker's ''We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing''. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Charles ...'' See also * James Whitaker (disambiguatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (Shaker)
James Whittaker (February 28, 1751 – July 20, 1787) was the second leader of the Shakers. Whittaker was born in Oldham, England and became a weaver and a member of the artisan and merchant class. He came to colonial America with Mother Ann Lee,James Matthew Morris; Andrea L. Kross. Historical Dictionary of Utopianism'. Scarecrow Press; 1 January 2004. . p. 327. who was one of his relatives and raised him. Father James Whittaker, Father William Lee (Ann's brother), and Mother Ann Lee had lived in Manchester, England and were known as the First Parents of the Shaker sect. Whittaker was a powerful orator who drew many people to the Shaker sect.Stephen J. Paterwic. Historical Dictionary of the Shakers'. Scarecrow Press; 11 August 2008. . p. 244. He became leader following the death of Mother Ann Lee in September 1784. Under Whittaker's lead, Shaker communities were formed in New England and the meetinghouse was built at Mount Lebanon Mount Lebanon (, ; , ; ) is a mountain ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whittaker's
J.H. Whittaker & Sons, Ltd (Whittaker's) is a New Zealand confectionery manufacturer specialising in palm oil-free chocolate, based in Porirua. Whittaker's is the largest chocolate brand in New Zealand. Approximately 30% of their production is now exported. The company controls its entire manufacturing process in its facility in Porirua, identifying itself as a "bean-to-bar" manufacturer. James Henry Whittaker (1868–1947) started the business in Christchurch in 1896 and it was later moved to Wellington. History James Henry Whittaker (1868–1947) worked in the British confectionery industry from the age of 14 and moved to New Zealand with his wife Leah Alice in 1890. He was a salesman for Cadbury's chocolate before and after his move to New Zealand. In 1896 he started manufacturing chocolate confectionery, selling it directly to customers using a horse and van. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (footballer)
James Henry Whittaker (1882–1949) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Clapton Orient and Manchester City Manchester City Football Club is a professional association football, football club based in Manchester, England, that competes in the Premier League, the English football league system, top flight of Football in England, English footbal .... References 1882 births 1949 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Footballers from Bolton Manchester City F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1880s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Whittaker
James W. Whittaker (born February 10, 1929), also known as Jim Whittaker, is an American climber and mountain guide. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington. On May 1, 1963, he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu, a nephew of Tenzing Norgay. They ran out of oxygen, but managed to reach the summit. Biography He is the twin brother of Lou Whittaker, a mountain guide who is often mistakenly credited with achieving the 1963 ascent of Everest. The twins started climbing in their teens in the 1940s while in the Boy Scouts. Whittaker graduated from West Seattle High School and Seattle University. On July 25, 1955, Whittaker became the first full-time employee of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) and was the company's CEO in the 1960s as well as an early board member with American Alpine Club president Nicholas Clinch. When Whittake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Bowen
James Brown Whittaker (born Peter Williams; 20 August 1937 – 14 March 2018), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian, actor and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show '' Bullseye'', which he presented from its beginning in 1981 through to the end of its original run in 1995. In early adulthood, Bowen was a teacher and took part in local dramatic groups. He first appeared on television in '' The Comedians'' (1971) and he eventually devoted himself to comedy full-time, appearing in other television shows in the 1970s. After the popular ''Bullseye'', he subsequently worked for various radio stations and toured with stand-up shows. Towards the end of his life he was affected by a number of strokes. Early life Bowen was born in Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire, to an unmarried mother and was adopted at nine months from an orphanage in Wirral, by a working-class couple, Joe Whittaker, a World War I veteran, and his wife, Annie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James William Whittaker
James William Whittaker (1828, Manchester - 6 September 1876, Betws-y-Coed) was a British watercolour painter, best known for his landscapes of North Wales. Life He was born in a family of a warehouseman and began his artistic career as an apprentice to Manchester engraver Joseph Heyes, soon turning to painting. In 1858 he moved to Llanrwst, where he would paint local landscapes in watercolours. With the possible exception of a trip to Switzerland and Italy in about 1864 and a Northern journey in the late 1860s, he remained in North Wales for the rest of his life. Upon meeting Francis William Topham in Wales, Whittaker was encouraged to join the Society of Painters in Watercolours, becoming an associate in 1862, and a member in 1864. He died in 1876 by drowning in River Llugwy River Llugwy () is a tributary of the River Conwy, and has its source at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia in north-west Wales. Location and catchment area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (runner)
James Whittaker or Jim Whittaker may refer to: *James Whittaker (Shaker) (1751–1787) second leader of the Shakers *James Whittaker, founder of Whittaker's, confectionery manufacturer in 1896 * James Whittaker (footballer) (1882–1949), English footballer *Jim Whittaker (born 1929), American mountaineer *Jim Bowen (real name James Whittaker, 1937–2018), English stand-up comedian *James William Whittaker (1828–1876), English painter * James Whittaker (runner) (born 1917), 5000 m runner-up at the 1939 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships *James Whittaker, a character in the 1930 American film ''Such Is the Law'' *James Whittaker, a character in the 1945 American film ''Captain Eddie ''Captain Eddie'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, based on ''Seven Were Saved'' by "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt. James Whittaker's ''We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing''. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Charles ...'' See also * James Whitaker (disambiguati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 USA Outdoor Track And Field Championships
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. Events Events related to World War II have a "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 ** Coming into effect in Nazi Germany of: *** The Protection of Young Persons Act, passed on April 30, 1938, the Working Hours Regulations. *** The small businesses obligation to maintain adequate accounting. *** The Jews name change decree. ** With his traditional call to the New Year in Nazi Germany, Führer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler addresses the members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). ** The Hewlett-Packard technology and scientific instruments manufacturing company is founded by Bill Hewlett and David Packard, in a garage in Palo Alto, California, considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley. ** Philipp Etter takes over as President of the Swiss Confederation. ** The Third Soviet Five Year Plan is launched. * January 5 – Pioneering U.S. a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
