Birthdays
1157 - Richard the Lionheart, perhaps most famous for spending less than a year of his 10-year reign in England, spending more time on Crusades or imprisoned. Like his father, Henry II, Richard is buried in France, at Fontrevault Abbey. It's also from this period that the story of Robin Hood comes.
1474 - Ludovico Ariosto, Italian poet. He is best known as the author of the romance epic Orlando Furioso. The poem, a continuation of Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato, describes the adventures of Charlemagne, Orlando, and the Franks as they battle against the Saracens with diversions into many side plots.
1841 - Antonin Dvorak, Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition. Following the Romantic-era nationalist example of his predecessor Bedřich Smetana, Dvořák frequently employed rhythms and other aspects of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. Dvořák's own style has been described as "the fullest recreation of a national idiom with that of the symphonic tradition, absorbing folk influences and finding effective ways of using them". (Wiki) Enjoy this superb interpretation of Dvořák's Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81 by the chamber ensemble of Kathy Selby & Friends, performed at James O. Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, on 18 February 2013. Elizabeth Layton (violin); Grace Clifford (violin); Tobias Breider (viola): Clancy Newman (cello): Kathryn Selby (piano). Accessed, September 8, 2014. Jacqueline du Pré, Dvořák Cello Concerto in B minor Op.104. London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim conducting. YouTube, uploaded by Blue8348. Accessed September 8, 2016.)
1886 - Siegfried Sassoon, CBE (born Siegfried Loraine Sassoon), English poet, writer, biographer, and soldier. Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. He was famous for The Heart's Journey. He was also known for Sherston trilogy, a series of books consisting of Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, and Sherston's Progress.
1925 - Peter Sellers, CBE, English film actor, comedian and singer. He performed in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, featured on a number of hit comic songs and became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series of films.
1932 - Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley), American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music.
Death:
2022. Beloved Queen. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II passes away after reigning for 70 years. She is the longest reigning monarch in British history, died Thursday at age 96, after she was placed under medical supervision for failing health. The royal family announced her death, saying the queen “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Final Duty - The Nation's Farewell. Uploaded by Michael Garnett. Australia stops to watch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral | 7NEWS Australia.
Recommended reading: “Whether it be long or short” - The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings Britain’s second Elizabethan age to an end,
Lefties:
Actor Peter Sellers
Actor Peter Sellers
More birthdays and historical events, September 8 - On This Day
1504 - Renaissance artist Michelangelo's sculpture David, is unveiled in Florence. It took him three years to create. The 17-foot (5.2 m) marble figure portrays the Biblical King David. He is also famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
1565 - A Spanish expedition establishes the first permanent European settlement in North America, at St. Augustine in Florida. it is today a winter retreat for the rich.
1636 - The first college opens in the U.S. near Boston in Massachusetts, now known as Harvard University. It becomes one of the most prestigious educational establishments in the world.
1831 - William IV is crowned King of Great Britain. The third son of George III, he considered entering politics, but finally inherited the crown and changed policy through his office.
1930 - 3M company begins marketing transparent Scotch tape.
1966 - The science-fiction television series Star Trek premieres on NBC with its first episode "The Man Trap," Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock enchant the world in this groundbreaking series, spawning countless spin-offs and a cult following.
1986 - General Augusto Pinochet, the President of Chile, survives an assassination attempt that leaves five of his bodyguards dead and 11 more seriously injured.
Historical Events
1504 - Renaissance artist Michelangelo's sculpture David, is unveiled in Florence. It took him three years to create. The 17-foot (5.2 m) marble figure portrays the Biblical King David. He is also famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
1565 - A Spanish expedition establishes the first permanent European settlement in North America, at St. Augustine in Florida. it is today a winter retreat for the rich.
1636 - The first college opens in the U.S. near Boston in Massachusetts, now known as Harvard University. It becomes one of the most prestigious educational establishments in the world.
1831 - William IV is crowned King of Great Britain. The third son of George III, he considered entering politics, but finally inherited the crown and changed policy through his office.
1930 - 3M company begins marketing transparent Scotch tape.
1966 - The science-fiction television series Star Trek premieres on NBC with its first episode "The Man Trap," Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock enchant the world in this groundbreaking series, spawning countless spin-offs and a cult following.
1986 - General Augusto Pinochet, the President of Chile, survives an assassination attempt that leaves five of his bodyguards dead and 11 more seriously injured.
2022 - Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, beloved Queen, passes away after reigning for 70 years, at the age of 96. She is the longest reigning monarch in British history. She was placed under medical supervision for failing health.
Resources:
1. Asiado, Tel. The World's Movers and Shapers. New Hampshire: Ore Mountain Publishing House (2005)
2. Britannica. www.britannica.com
3. Chambers Biographical Dictionary, 19th Ed. London: Chambers Harrap, 2011
4. Dateline. Sydney: Millennium House, (2006)
5. Grun, Bernard. The Timetables of History, New 3rd Revised Ed. Simon & Schuster/Touchstone (1991)
6. Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org
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