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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.
Learn how to use the correct terms for centuries and decades, and how to distinguish between AD and BC. Find out why the 22nd century may or may not start in 2100, and how to avoid confusion with the 16th 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 · Learn about the major events and trends that shaped the 20th century, from the first flight to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Explore the decade-by-decade timeline of the 20th century and its cultural, scientific, and political transformations.
