Forbes MacKenzie Act was the popular title of an act for the better regulation of the public-houses of Scotland, passed on the 15th of August, 1853. It was introduced in the House of Commons by Forbes MacKenzie, member for Liverpool, although its author was LordKinnaird. Research Forbes MacKenzie Act
The Hudson Bay Company was chartered by Charles II on May the 16th, 1670, for the discovery of a new passage to the South Sea, and for the finding of some trade for furs, minerals and other considerable commodities. Adopting the suggestion of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, it combined with the Northwest Company in 1821, and obtained a more extensive charter. It was ever the most formidable rival of the United States as a claimant of the northwest regions. Despite the treaty of 1783, which granted that territory to the United States, the company persisted in making settlements, and, being on the disputed ground, it had the advantage of the US Government. Every possible means was employed, and for a long time successfully, to prevent immigration from the United States. The Selkirk settlement in Oregon was made in 1811-12, and later it was decided to seize and hold Oregon by force, turning over the Indians to the Jesuits and furnishing troops to protect the priests and repel intruders. The boundary settlement of 1846 finally excluded the company. Research Hudson Bay Company
William Forbes Mackenzie was a Scottish politician. He was born in 1801 at Portmore, Peeblesshire and died in 1862. He was member of parliament for Peeblesshire from 1837 to 1852, during which period he introduced a liquor Act for Scotland which was passed in 1853 and imposed Sunday closing and other restrictions. Research William Mackenzie
William Lyon Mackenzie King was a Canadian politician. He was born in 1874 at Berlin, Ontario and died in 1950. A Liberal politician, he was prime minister of Canada from 1921 to 1926, again from 1926 to 1930, and finally from 1935 to 1948. He maintained the unity of the English- and French-speaking populations, and was instrumental in establishing equal status for Canada with the UK. Research W. L. Mackenzie King
Laura MacKenzie Phillips is an American actress. She was born in 1959 at Alexandria, Virginia. Mackenzie Phillips, was known for her role in the 1973 megahit 'American Graffiti'. Two years later, she got the role that changed her life in the 1975 sitcom 'One Day At A Time'. The show was an instant hit, and everything was going well until the third season was launched, Mackenzie was arrested for cocaine possession, though she lied about the incident on her appearance on the Dinah Shore show. During the run of the 1979-1980 season, Mackenzie started to behave peculiarly. The producers, didn't know what was wrong. She started getting tired, and showing up late for rehearsals. As she got to the set, she was incoherent and the producers gave her an ultimatum and she took a six week leave of absence. In 1980, she was fired from the series, and went to rehab, then in 1981, she returned to the show. Sadly, in 1983, she fell asleep during a rehearsal. The producer told her that she has to take another drug test but, she refused, and she left. Research MacKenzie Phillips
Destination Murder is a thriller starring Joyce MacKenzie, Hurd Hatfield, Albert Dekker, Myrna Dell and Stanley Clements in a story about a woman investigating the murder of her father, apparently by a telegram delivery man, only to find herself framed for murder. Destination Murder was directed by Edward L Cahn in 1950. Research Destination Murder
Iron Will is an adventure starring MacKenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, David Ogden Stiers and August Schellenberg in a story about a teenager entering a treacherous 500 miledogsled race, hoping to win the prize money to save his family from eviction. Iron Will was directed by Charles Haid in 1994. Research Iron Will
Stormy Weathers is a comedy starring Cybill Shepherd, Robert Beltran, Charlie Schlatter and Kurt Fuller in a story about a private investigator searching for the missing relative of an Italian aristocrat who uncovers a drug smuggling plot. Stormy Weathers was directed by Will Mackenzie in 1992. Research Stormy Weathers
The Long Island Incident is a political drama starring Laurie Metcalf, Mackenzie Astin, Peter MacNeill and Tyrone Benskin in a story based on real events about an American woman running for political office following the murder of her husband during an attack on a packed commuter train. The Long Island Incident was directed by Joseph Sargent in 1998. Research The Long Island Incident
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