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Featured article: February 21, 2008
Procession march held on 21 February 1952 in Dhaka
The Bengali Language Movement was a political effort in Bangladesh (then known as East Pakistan), advocating the recognition of the Bengali language as an official language of Pakistan. Such recognition would allow Bengali to be taught in schools and used in government affairs. When the state of Pakistan was formed in 1947, its two regions, East Pakistan (also called East Bengal) and West Pakistan, were split over cultural, geographical, and linguistic lines. In 1948, the Government of Pakistan ordained Urdu as the sole national language, sparking extensive protests among the Bengali-speaking majority of East Pakistan. Facing rising sectarian tensions and mass discontent with the new law, the government outlawed public meetings and rallies. The students of the University of Dhaka and other political activists defied the law and organised a protest on 21 February 1952. The movement reached its climax when police killed student demonstrators on that day. The deaths provoked widespread civil unrest led by the Awami Muslim League, later renamed the Awami League. After years of conflict, the central government relented and granted official status to the Bengali language in 1956. The Language Movement catalysed the assertion of Bengali national identity in Pakistan, and became a forerunner to Bengali nationalist movements, including the 6-point movement and subsequently the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. (more...)

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Johann Sebastian Bach's Sonata in B minor for flute or recorder and harpsichord. Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord) (file info)
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Grenville Diptych

The Grenville Diptych was a coat of arms produced between 1822 and 1839 for Richard Plantagenet Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, the son of the first Duke of Buckingham and Chandos. The diptych shows 719 quarterings of the family which include, among others, ten variations of the English Royal arms, the arms of Spencer, De Clare, Valence, Mowbray, Mortimer and De Grey.

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Featured list: List of people associated with Jesus College, Oxford
Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister who studied at Jesus College, Oxford

Jesus College, Oxford is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. Its alumni include politicians, lawyers, bishops, poets, and academics. Some alumni went on to become Fellows of the college; 14 students later became Principal of the college.

Politicians

Name M G Degree Notes
Athulathmudali, LalithLalith Athulathmudali 1955 1958 BA Jurisprudence President of the Oxford Union (1958); a Sri Lankan politician, who was killed by the Tamil Tigers in 1993
Manley, NormanNorman Manley 1914 1921 BA Jurisprudence; BCL A Rhodes scholar whose studies were interrupted by World War I; Chief Minister of Jamaica (1955–1962); appointed as an Honorary Fellow in 1958
Rushworth, HaroldHarold Rushworth 1898 ? 1901 ? BA Law Emigrated to New Zealand in 1923, becoming an MP for the Country Party in 1928
Seme, Pixley ka IsakaPixley ka Isaka Seme 1906 1909 BCL Founder member of the African National Congress
Thomas, PeterPeter Thomas, Baron Thomas of Gwydir 1938 1946 BA Jurisprudence Studies interrupted by World War II, when he served in the RAF and was a prisoner of war; then Conservative MP for Conwy (1951–1966) and Hendon South (1970–1987), Secretary of State for Wales (1970–1974), and appointed as an honorary fellow in 2001
Williams, DavidD. J. Williams 1916 1918 English Welsh nationalist and writer, who was one of the founders of Plaid Cymru in 1925
Wilson, HaroldHarold Wilson 1934 1937 BA PPE Awarded pre-entry History scholarship but changed degree; served as Prime Minister (October 1964–June 1970 and March 1974–April 1976) and appointed as an Honorary Fellow in 1963
Wilson, HeatherHeather Wilson 1982 1985 MPhil (1984), DPhil in International Relations Republican member of the US House of Representatives, representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district; the first Jesus Old Member elected to the House
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1912 – It's a Long Way to Tipperary
It's a Long Way to Tipperary, written by Jack Judge in 1912 and performed here by Albert Farrington in 1915.
1870 – Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries
The Ride of the Valkyries from Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Performed by the American Symphony Orchestra for Edison Records in 1921.
c. 1800 – Sor Op 11 No 2
The second piece from Fernando Sor's Twelve Minuets, Opus 11, early 19th century.
United States Army Band Reveille
Reveille performed on the bugle by a member of the United States Army Band.
1920 – Comrades of the Legion
John Philip Sousa's march "Comrades of the Legion", in a modern-day recording from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band's contemporary album "Semper Fidelis": Music of John Philip Sousa; Colonel John R. Bourgeois, Director.
16th century – El Noi de la Mare
The 16th century Catalan Christmas carol "El Noi de la Mare", performed as a classical guitar instrumental by Wikipedian Jujutacular.
c.1828 – 24 Progressive Lessons For Beginners, Op. 31 No 1.
The first piece from Fernando Sor's Opus 31, a collection of pieces for classical guitar. Recording by Wikipedian Jujutacular.
1889 – Semper Fidelis March
John Philip Sousa's Semper Fidelis March, the official march of the United States Marine Corps. Performed by the United States Marine Band in June 1909.
1911 – Ramshackle Rag
A 1911 composition by Ted Snyder perfomed by Arthur Pryor's Band in the same year, in an arrangment by William Schulz.
1911 – That Flying Rag
Arthur Pryor's "That Flying Rag" performed by Arthur Pryor's Band in 1911. Arrangement by Louis-Philippe Laurendeau.
1906 – Anchors Aweigh
A United States Department of Defence instrumental recording of "Anchors Aweigh", the song of the United States Navy. Music by Charles A. Zimmerman, with lyrics (not here used) by Alfred Hart Miles.
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