Gordon Bennett may refer to one of four prominent people by that name, or a common expression or exclamation used in British English. James Gordon Bennett, Junior (1841-1918) inspired the expression, which is used to denote surprise or shock. A typical usage, for instance, might be "Gordon Bennett! Look at the size of that." Diagram showing the geographical locations of selected languages and dialects of the British Isles. ... James Gordon Bennett, Jr. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Bennett — the son of James Gordon Bennett, Senior, (1795–1872) — was a notorious New York newspaper proprietor and playboy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who became famous for his extravagant lifestyle and exploits, so much so that his name became stuck in the vernacular. 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Playboy is an adult entertainment magazine, or pornography magazine, founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, which has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... The vernacular is the stupid. ...

The most famous "Gordon Bennett" incident involves James Gordon Bennett, Jr arriving late and drunk at a party, at the mansion of the family of his fiancee, socialite Caroline May. Once there, he urinated into the fireplace in full view of his hosts. The engagement was broken off immediately, and a scandalized Bennett moved to France. This incident was entered into the Guiness Book of World Records, under "Greatest Engagement Faux Pas." The Guinness Book of Records (or in recent editions Guinness World Records, and in previous US editions Guinness Book of World Records) is a book published annually, containing an internationally recognized collection of superlatives: both in terms of human achievement and the extrema of the natural world. ... A faux pas (IPA /ˌfoʊˈpɑː/) is a violation of accepted, although unwritten, social rules. ...

Henry Gordon Bennett (1887 - 1962), usually known simply as Gordon Bennett, was a controversial Australian soldier. Bennett was a decorated hero in World War I and was appointed commander of the Australian 8th Division in World War II. After Allied forces surrendered at the Battle of Singapore, in 1942, Bennett escaped by commandeering a boat; virtually all of the 8th Division became prisoners of war. Henry Gordon Bennett (April 16, 1887 – August 1, 1962) was an Australian soldier who served in both World War I and World War II. Despite highly decorated achievements during World War I, including at Gallipoli, Bennett is best remembered for his role in the Fall of Singapore in the Pacific... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Missing image Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... The 8th Division of the Australian Army was formed to serve in World War II, as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... In general, allies are people or groups that have joined an alliance and are working together to achieve some common purpose. ... Battle of Singapore Conflict World War II, Pacific War Date January 31 - February 15, 1942 - Place Singapore, Straits Settlements Result Decisive Japanese victory The Battle of Singapore was a battle of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II, from February 7, 1942 – February 15, 1942. ... 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Gordon Bennett, born in Monto, Queensland in 1955, is a prominent Australian Aboriginal artist. Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Australian Aborigines are the indigenous peoples of Australia. ... An artist is someone who employs creative talent to produce works of art. ...

Gordon Bennett is also a British comic book character — named after the expression — who appeared in The Beano, between 1999 and 2000 as a "Guest Star". He used to play pranks on Mr Nifty, the neighbour who hated him, as a result of which he shouted "Gordon Bennett!". Their relationship was similar to what the American Dennis the Menace does to his grumpy neighbour Mr. Wilson. He was running to be voted to stay in the comic but lost with Tricky Dicky and Inspector Horse and Jocky. The Three Bears won. After a five-year hiatus, Gordon Bennett return to the comic in the June 4, 2005 edition. A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... The Beano is a British childrens comic published by D. C. Thomson & Co. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States version of Dennis the Menace is a comic strip (single panel on weekdays, full strip on Sundays) originally drawn by Hank Ketcham. ... Tricky Dicky was a fictional character who originally had his own comic strip in the UK comic The Topper. ... Inspector Horse and Jocky was a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano, drawn by Terry Bave. ... The Three Bears was a long-running cartoon strip in the Beano comic. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...