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A Man Called Ove (Swedish: En man som heter Ove, pronounced [ɛn ˈmanː sɔm ˈhěːtɛr ˈǔːvɛ]) is a debut novel by Swedish writer Fredrik Backman published in Swedish by Forum in 2012. [1] The novel was published in English in 2013 and reached the New York Times Best Seller list 18 months after its publication and stayed on the list for ...
Oliver Wellington "Billy" Sipple (November 20, 1941 – c. February 2, 1989) [a] was an American man known for intervening to prevent an assassination attempt against U.S. President Gerald Ford on September 22, 1975.
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is a 2022 biographical comedy drama film directed and written by the Bragg brothers. The film stars Mike Faist , Crystal Reed , and Dennis Boutsikaris . It is based on true events around the story of Roger Sharpe , GQ journalist and real-life " pinball wizard" who in 1976 helped overturn New York City's 35 ...
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Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam (English: The Man Who Saves The World) is a 1982 Turkish science fantasy martial arts superhero adventure film directed by Çetin İnanç, [1] [2] and starring actor/martial artist Cüneyt Arkın. [3] It was first released in November 1982 by Anıt Ticaret in Turkey, and later in 2005 by BijouFlix Releasing in the United ...
Dirk Willems saves his pursuer in this etching from the 1685 edition of Martyrs Mirror.. Dirk Willems (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɪr(ə)k ˈʋɪləms]; also spelled Durk Willems; died 16 May 1569) was a Dutch Anabaptist martyr most famous for escaping from prison but then turning back to rescue his pursuer – who had fallen through thin ice while chasing Willems – only to be recaptured ...
Sharpe gained notoriety following a 1976 New York City hearing where he provided a demonstration to members of the Manhattan City Council, that pinball was a game of skill rather than a game of chance, and therefore not subject to legal prohibitions on gambling. [2]