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Terrible (other)
Terrible, The Terrible, Le Terrible or El Terrible may refer to: Ships * HMS ''Terrible'', eight British Royal Navy ships * French ship ''Le Terrible'', sixteen ships of the French Navy * ''Terrible''-class ship of the line, a French Navy class during the Napoleonic era *The ''Terrible'', the ship used by privateer William Death in 1756 People *List of people known as the Terrible * Terrible, ring name of Mexican professional wrestler Damián Gutiérrez Hernández (born 1976) *El Terrible, nickname of Mexican boxer Érik Morales (born 1976) Places *Terrible Mountain (other), a list of peaks known as Terrible Mountain or Mount Terrible *Mont Terri, a mountain in Switzerland, known as Mont Terrible during Napoleonic times *Launceston Castle, Cornwall, England, known in the 16th century as Castle Terrible Entertainment * "Terrible", a 1995 CD by Terry Adams * "Terrible", a 2022 song by Teenage Joans * Terrible, the nickname of DC Comics character Dan Turpin * Dr. Terribl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Terrible
Eight ships, vessels of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS ''Terrible'': * , 26-gun sixth rate captured by the Spanish near Cape Saint Vincent * , 14-gun bomb vessel * , 74-gun third rate captured from the French * , 74-gun third rate * , 74-gun third rate * , wooden-hulled paddle frigate * , a protected cruiser * HMS ''Terrible'' (R93), aircraft carrier launched in 1944 and sold to Australia in 1947, where it was renamed Also * ''Terrible'' was a gunboat that the garrison at Gibraltar launched in June 1782 during the Great Siege of Gibraltar. She was one of 12. Each was armed with an 18-pounder gun, and received a crew of 21 men drawn from Royal Navy vessels stationed at Gibraltar. provided ''Revenge''s crew.Drinkwater (1905), p.246. Citations and references Citations References * Drinkwater, John (1905) ''A History of the Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783: With a Description and Account of that Garrison from the Earliest Times''. (J. Murray). {{DEFAULTSORT:Terr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Adams (musician)
Terry Adams (born August 14, 1948) is an American pianist/composer and a founding member of the musical group NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quintet/Quartet), known for decades of extensive touring, energetic and humorous live shows, and wide-ranging musical repertoire, including rock, blues, country, pop, and jazz. NRBQ ceased performing in 2004, leading Adams to form the Terry Adams Rock and Roll Quartet in 2007. In March 2011, Adams announced that he was changing the name of the band to NRBQ. A new NRBQ CD, ''Keep This Love Goin'', heralded the move. Adams was born in Louisville, Kentucky, where he met fellow resident Steve Ferguson, a singer and guitarist who also became a charter member of NRBQ. His older brother, Donn Adams, has served the band in various support roles, including originally coining the NRBQ name, playing the trombone (as part of the "Whole Wheat Horn" section), and writing liner notes. Career While Adams spent his early musical years playing in various ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Lindsay
Ted Lindsay (born Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay; July 29, 1925 – March 4, 2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a forward for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindsay scored over 800 points in his Hockey Hall of Fame career, won the Art Ross Trophy in 1950, and won the Stanley Cup four times. Often referred to as "Terrible Ted", Lindsay helped to organize the first attempt at a Players' Association in the late 1950s, an action which led to his trade to Chicago. In 2017, Lindsay was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Playing career Lindsay was born in Renfrew, Ontario. His father, Bert Lindsay, had been a professional player himself, playing goaltender for the Renfrew Millionaires, Victoria Aristocrats, and Toronto Arenas. Lindsay played amateur hockey in Kirkland Lake before joining the St. Michael's Majors in Toronto. In 1944 he played for the Memorial Cup champion Oshawa Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Ellis
Tommy Ellis (born August 8, 1947) is an American former stock car racing driver who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. Often referred to as "Terrible" Tommy Ellis for his rough tactics, he won the last national late model sportsman championship in 1981, the final year before the format changed from "points chasing" late model sportsman racing at various short tracks across the country (now known as the Whelen All-American Series) to the current touring format, currently known as the Xfinity Series, the next year. He won the successor series in 1988. Racing career Ellis's success (12 poles and 8 wins) in the first two seasons of the Busch Series earned him a shot at a Winston Cup ride. Driving for most of three seasons in the Chevrolet camp, his best finish was an eighth at Dover in 1986. He was also considered an excellent sub-driver in the Cup Series, filling in for Neil Bonnett in 1989 and replacing a suspended Geoff Bodine at Junior Johnson Motorsports two years later. After h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Sevens
Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino (formerly known as Terrible's) is a Las Vegas locals casino and hotel east of the Las Vegas Strip, in Paradise, Nevada. Silver Sevens has 370 rooms and a casino. Silver Sevens was the host hotel for the Terrible's special events: The Terrible's 250, Terrible's 300, and Terrible's Cup Baja races sponsored by Terrible Herbst. History Continental (1981-99) The Continental Hotel and Casino opened in 1981. In 1996, Crowne Ventures agreed to buy the hotel for $35 million. They planned to convert the property into a nostalgia-themed resort to complement their "Back to the 50s" catalog business. But that deal fell through when Crowne fell into bankruptcy. The Continental itself declared bankruptcy in 1998, and was foreclosed on and closed by American Realty Trust in March 1999. Terrible's (2000-12) The Herbst family of Terrible Herbst saw an opportunity to open their first gaming property in Las Vegas, as the Continental was too small for locals casin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrible's Hotel & Casino
Terrible's Hotel & Casino, formerly the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall, is a defunct casino hotel in Jean, Nevada, approximately north of the California state line, and about south of Downtown Las Vegas. It opened in 1987, and closed in 2020. It was owned and operated by JETT Gaming from 2015 until its closure. It had 811 rooms, several restaurants, and of gaming space. The property is planned to be demolished and replaced with an industrial park. History The Gold Strike was opened in December 1987 by Dave Belding and two other partners who owned the original Gold Strike Hotel near Boulder City.Part 2 of article After it did better business than expected, a sister property, the Nevada Landing Hotel and Casino, was developed on the other side of the freeway and opened in 1989. The two properties became part of the Gold Strike Resorts family of companies, which was acquired in 1995 by Circus Circus Enterprises (later named Mandalay Resort Group). They were then acquired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Turpin
Daniel "Terrible" Turpin is a character published by DC Comics. He first appeared as Brooklyn (due to him being born in New York City) in ''Detective Comics'' #64 (June 1942), and first appeared as Dan Turpin in ''New Gods'' #5 (November 1971). Publication history Due to a recent retcon, Dan Turpin was made the adult version of Jack Kirby's Golden Age "kid-gang" character Brooklyn, of the Boy Commandos. Fictional character biography In Turpin's first appearance he is one of the few citizens of Metropolis aware that a secretive war is taking place in the city between super-powered beings. When this war turns violent, Turpin's boss tries to take him off the case, but Turpin ignores him. Turpin leads the fight against the rampaging Kalibak, using the energy of the entire city to assist Lightray and Orion in defeating him. Turpin suffers multiple injuries but survives. He keeps his job and becomes Lieutenant Inspector of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit. In the third ''Superboy'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenage Joans
Teenage Joans are an Australian indie rock duo from Adelaide, South Australia, who formed in 2018. The duo consists of vocalist and drummer Tahlia Borg and vocalist and guitarist Cahli Blakers. The duo rose to prominence with their debut single "By the Way". Their second single, "Three Leaf Clover", was released in March 2020 and became the winning song of Triple J's 2020 Unearthed High competition. Their debut extended play, '' Taste of Me'', was released on 28 May 2021. Citing Waax, Camp Cope, and Tired Lion as musical influences, their music encompasses genres including indie rock, pop, punk rock and rock. The duo have been the recipients of multiple awards, winning South Australian Live Act of the Year at the 2019 National Live Music Awards, and six awards at the 2021 South Australian Music Awards, including Best Group, Best New Artist, Best Punk Artist, Best Release (for ''Taste of Me''), Best Cover Art and Best Song (for "Something About Being Sixteen"). Band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Launceston Castle
Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner. Launceston Castle formed the administrative centre of the new earldom of Cornwall, with a large community packed within the walls of its bailey. It was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century and then substantially redeveloped by Richard of Cornwall after 1227, including a high tower to enable visitors to view his surrounding lands. When Richard's son, Edmund, inherited the castle, he moved the earldom's administration to Lostwithiel, triggering the castle's decline. By 1337, the castle was increasingly ruinous and used primarily as a gaol and to host judicial assizes. The castle was captured by the rebels during the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549, and was garrisoned by the Royalists during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Towards the end of the ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Ship Le Terrible
16 ships of the French Navy have borne the name ''Terrible'': * , a 68-gun ship of the line (1670–1678), built at Brest. She took part in the Battle of Schooneveld on 7 June 1673. She was wrecked in the Caribbean Sea on the 11 May 1678. * , an 80-gun ship of the line (1679–1692). Built at Brest in 1679, she took part in the Battle of Bévézier on 10 July 1690 and in the Battle of La Hougue; she was burnt by Anglo-Dutch forces at La Hougue on 3 June 1692. * , a (1681–1696) built in Toulon * , a 100-gun ship of the line (1693–1714) built at Brest, which took part in the Battle of Lagos (1693) and in the Battle of Vélez-Málaga on 24 August 1704 * , a 74-gun ship of the line (1737–1762). Built at Toulon, she was launched in 1739 and took part in the Battle of Toulon in 1744. She was captured by the English in the 25 October 1747. * , a 110-gun ship of the line, lead ship of her class (1779–1802). Built at Toulon, she took part in the Battle of the Glorious First of Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mont Terri
Mont Terri (804 m) is one of the mountains of the Jura Mountains range. It is located south of Cornol in the Canton of Jura. The mountain can be located 140 km west of Zurich. A prehistoric site, Mont-Terri Castle, is located on the summit. Geological structure The Mont Terri has an anticline structure and is the northernmost anticline of the folded Jura. The sedimentary rock layers of Jurassic age dip 42° into the direction of SSE. The Mont Terri anticline hosts different tunnel infrastructures. A limestone underground quarry was first exploited by room and pillar mining for the "Fabrique de chaux" of Saint Ursanne until the 1980s. The Mont Terri tunnel (4 068 m length) was excavated and constructed between 1988 and 1998 for the Transjuranne A16 motorway. It consists of one single main tube hosting two circulation ways in opposite direction and one security gallery for emergency interventions and escape route in case of fire. The security gallery of smaller diameter wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrible Mountain (other) , a department of Napoleonic France, named after the mountain
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Terrible Mountain or Mount Terrible may refer to: * Terrible Mountain (Colorado) * Terrible Mountain (Vermont) * Mount Terrible (New South Wales), a mountain within the Great Dividing Range, in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia * Mount Terrible (Victoria), a mountain within the Great Dividing Range, Victoria, Australia See also * Mont Terri, Switzerland, known as Mont Terrible during Napoleonic times * Mont-Terrible Mont-Terrible was a department of the First French Republic, with its seat at Porrentruy. The Mont Terrible for which the department was named is now known as , a peak of 804 metres near Courgenay (now in the canton of Jura, Switzerland). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
