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- 1. a US film production company formed in 1935 by the merger of the Fox Company with Twentieth Century. Under production head Darryl F. Zanuck the company pioneered widescreen film techniques.
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/ˈtwʌniɪθ ˈsɛntʃəri/ /ˈtwʌntiəθ ˈsɛntʃʊri/ IPA guide. Other forms: twentieth centuries. Definitions of twentieth century. noun. the century from 1901 to 2000. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈtwʌniɪθ ˈsɛntʃəri/ UK. /ˈtwʌntiəθ ˈsɛntʃʊri/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.
Centuries and How to Refer to Them. Is it the 1600s or the 16th century? Imagine we're traveling through time, jumping ahead whole decades and winding up in an entirely new century. It's the year 2100, and we're at the dawn of the 22nd century. Yep, that's what's coming next: the 22nd century.
20th century - Wikipedia. Earthrise, taken on December 24, 1968 by astronaut William "Bill" Anders during the Apollo 8 space mission. It was the first photograph taken of Earth from lunar orbit. The 20th century began on January 1, 1901 (MCMI), and ended on December 31, 2000 (MM).
millennium. a period of 100 years counted from what is believed to be the year of the birth of Jesus Christ: Rome was founded in the eighth century BC (= before Christ). He's an expert on 15th-century Italian art. a score of 100 runs (= points) in cricket: Both captains scored centuries. His third Test century came from only 135 balls.
The twentieth century refers to the time period between January 1st, 1900 and December 31st, 1999. It is known for significant global events such as World Wars I and II, decolonization movements, technological advancements, and major social changes.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun Twentieth Century. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
2 days ago · This century witnessed two world wars, the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Holocaust in Europe, the Cold War, revolutionary social equality movements, and the exploration of space. Get the details in this decade-by-decade timeline of the 20th century.
