James Gordon Bennett was a Newspaper magnate and something of a ( Donald Trump) type of expatriate Publicity Hound- he lived in Paris much of his life and managed the N.Y. World and the related Parisian paper Le Monde ( means the same thing) It was a matter of some controversy that Mr. Bennett got his picture in on the modern newspaper scene int he four murals of the 9 history of the printed word) in the New York Public Library. Bennett was still alive at the time- and this was ( not done) at the time. the other murals all have religious themes- Moses and the Ten commandments, medieval Monks- The Gutenberg Bible- then the one modern one- the contemporary(l9ll) newspaper scene, from top ( editor) to middle-management ( pressmen and linotype operator- to newsboy on the streets- only problem was Mr. Bennett was visibly portrayed- and he was alive at the time. something of a scandal no relaiton to Navy Pilot Floyd Bennett of airfield fame- he flew with Admiral Byrd.
Gordon Bennett trophies were awarded for airplane, automobile, balloon, and schooner racing.
The saying "Gordon Bennett!" is believed to have originated from the 19th-century British sportsman James Gordon Bennett Jr., who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and penchant for wild and reckless activities, including automobile racing and ballooning. The expression became a euphemism for surprise or exasperation, embodying the shock often associated with Bennett's antics. It reflects a broader trend of using colorful figures from society to convey strong emotions in everyday language.
The phrase "Gordon Bennett" is an expression of surprise or exasperation, originating from the 19th-century British newspaper magnate James Gordon Bennett Jr. The act of spitting after saying it is a traditional, albeit superstitious, gesture meant to ward off bad luck or to emphasize the intensity of the emotion being expressed. This combination reflects a colorful aspect of British vernacular and its theatrical flair.
James Gordon Bennett, Jr. hired Henry Stanley to go to Africa.
The cast of Where Trails Begin - 1927 includes: Charlotte Stevens as Lucille Bennett Silver Streak as Silver Streak Arthur Taylor as Rufus Bennett Johnnie Walker as Gordon Ramsey
Gordon Bennett - bishop - was born in 1946.
Gordon Bennett - artist - was born in 1955.
Gordon Bennett Cup - ballooning - was created in 1906.
Gordon Lockhart Bennett was born on 1912-10-10.
Gordon Lockhart Bennett died on 2000-02-11.
James Gordon Bennett Sr. was born on September 1, 1795.
James Gordon Bennett Jr. was born on May 10, 1841.
Gordon Bennett Cup - auto racing - was created in 1900.
Gordon Bennett Cup - auto racing - ended in 1905.
Gordon Bennett trophies were awarded for airplane, automobile, balloon, and schooner racing.
James Gordon Bennett Sr. was born on September 1, 1795.
James Gordon Bennett Jr. was born on May 10, 1841.