FACTOID # 44: Three quarters of Japanese kids read comics.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     
  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Helene Madison

Helene Madison (June 19, 1913 - November 27, 1970) was an American swimmer. She won three gold medals in freestyle at the 1932 summer Olympic Games. Follwing her appearance at the 1932 Olympics she turned professional and starred in the film The Human Fish, she was not allowed to particiapte in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining. ... Link title1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year. ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Games of the X Olympiad were held in 1932 in Los Angeles, United States. ... The Games of the XI Olympiad were held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. ...   Berlin[?] (pronounced: , German ) is the capital of Germany and its largest city; down from 4. ...


Reference

  • Madison, Helene (1914-1970)

  Results from FactBites:
 
Madison at AllExperts (372 words)
Traditionally, Madison was a surname, meaning son of Maud.
Madison is also used, to a lesser extent, as a male given name.
Madison is the name of several towns and cities in the United States, many of which are named after President James Madison:
Swim-City.com - Swimming Metropolis (207 words)
During a 16½ month period in 1930-31, Helene Madison broke all 16 freestyle world records for the distances between 100 yards and one mile.
However, she floundered badly in the 100m semifinals and only qualified for the final because she was in the weaker heat.
Fortunately, Madison recovered her confidence for the final and, despite bumping into a lane divider, won comfortably.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.