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1952Oct, 24

Peter Smagorinsky

Peter Smagorinsky, American theorist and educator
Peter Smagorinsky is an educator, researcher, and theorist currently working at the University of Georgia. He holds the title of Distinguished Research Professor of English Education. Following high school, Smagorinsky received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio in 1974. He went on to receive a Master of Arts in Teaching in English Education from the University of Chicago in 1977. During his career as a high school English teacher, Smagorinsky continued his education at the University of Chicago, receiving his Ph.D. in English Education in 1989. In 2000 Smagorinsky was promoted to full professor, and in 2011, Smagorinsky received the title of Distinguished Research Professor from The University of Georgia, where he continues to teach today.

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Events on 1952

  • 2May

    De Havilland Comet

    The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1 makes its maiden flight, from London to Johannesburg.
  • 3Jul

    RMS Queen Mary

    The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary.
  • 7Jul

    SS United States

    The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world.
  • 15Sep

    Eritrea

    The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia.
  • 20Oct

    Mau Mau Uprising

    Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya.

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