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Sidhu Moose Wala Vaar Hari Singh Nalwa history
Like + Share + Subscribe Hari Singh Nalwa was Commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur, Sialkot, Attock, Multan, Kashmir, Peshawar and Jamrud. Ranjit Singh, popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab or “Lion of Punjab”, was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the…
Disney Channel's Theme: A History Mystery
In this DefunctTV special, Kevin investigates the origin of the four-note theme that has been used on Disney Channel for the past two decades. Support Television Archivists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BP-PJxqUK_qtA2Oav4t8IMLn13tWnXGigP-goOiv6v8/edit?usp=sharing Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland Buy Defunctland Merch: https://defunctland.com/store Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Defunctland-1142494142561537/ Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/defunctland Defunctland Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/defunctland For more great content, visit defunctland.com [SPOILERS] Listen to Alex’s Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qfqk02ws8p355HpMpDjFd?si=B6osRiGGRjS6DJiFpiMojw
48,000 University of California Workers Demand Better Pay in Biggest Higher Ed Strike in US History
Tens of thousands of employees of the University of California’s 10 college campuses have walked out on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits in one of the most expensive US states to live. The post 48,000 University of California Workers Demand Better Pay in Biggest Higher Ed Strike in US History appeared first on .
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns, ending the shortest leadership term in modern British history
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Liz Truss was forced to resign as Britain’s prime minister on October 20, 2022, after Conservative Party members of parliament lost confidence in her leadership. It marks the end of the shortest prime minister term in modern British history. Her announcement came days after her government U-turned on its plan to tackle a cost-of-living crisis through…
First Chinese principal dancer in NYC Ballet history hopes to inspire more Asian performers
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Chun Wai Chan is the first Chinese principal dancer in New York City Ballet’s 74-year history. The 30-year-old who was born in China’s southern Guangdong province, says he still finds it “unbelievable” each time he hears his name announced as the US troupe’s top-ranked performer. Chan hopes his experience in one of the foremost dance companies…
‘I wanted to test myself’: Singaporean swimmer makes history crossing English Channel |Listen to Her
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Hong Kong-based swimmer and Splash volunteer Li Ling Yung-Hryniewiecki became the first Singaporean woman to swim 34km (21 miles) across the English Channel in September 2022, completing the swim in just under 13 hours. In the process, she raised funds for the expansion into Singapore of Hong Kong charity Splash, which gives free swimming lessons to…