Today in History.....

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On this day: 5th June

In 1898, one of the greatest Spanish poets and dramatists of our age, Garcia Lorca was born. He is the second most studied Spanish writer after Cervantes. Federico Garcia Lorca’s contribution to Spanish literature is exceptional; both his poetry and plays continue to have a significant impact on new generations of writers and readers all over the world. Some of his most famous books are Canciones (1927), Cancionero gitano (1928), Sonetos del amor oscuro (1936), Poeta en Nueva York (1940), El público (1930), Bodas de sangre (1932), and La casa de Bernarda Alba (1936).

 

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On this day: 6th June

In 1944, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for largest amphibious military operation in history: Operation Overlord, code named D-Day, the Allied invasion of northern France.

The D-Day invasion has been the basis for several movies, from 'The Longest Day' (1962), which boasted an all-star cast that included Richard Burton, Sean Connery, John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and Fabian, to 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), which includes some of the most grippingly realistic war scenes ever filmed, captured in the style of the famous Robert Capa still photos of the actual invasion.

 

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On this day: 8th June

In 1508, Primoz Trubar, a Slovene Protestant priest, writer and translator was born. He died on June 28th 1586 in Derendingen, Germany.

He wrote the first two books in the Slovene language: Catechismus and Abecedarium, which were published in 1550 in Tübingen, Germany.

 

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A little late to the party but yesterday June 8th 1968 Robert F Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery After being assassinated at the ambassador hotel after winning a primary. I had the opportunity to actually go into the pantry where he was shot. I was shocked at how small a space it really was and of course I got goosebumps.

 

[gorgik9]

In 1508, Primoz Trubar, a Slovene Protestant priest, writer and translator was born. He died on June 28th 1586 in Derendingen, Germany.

He wrote the first two books in the Slovene language: Catechismus and Abecedarium, which were published in 1550 in Tübingen, Germany.

Hello haiducii!!!
Do you really mean to say, that those were the two first books WRITTEN in the Slovene language???
Don't you rather mean, that those were the two first books PRINTED in the Slovene language??? I'm just curious to know...

 

[haiducii]

Hello haiducii!!!
Do you really mean to say, that those were the two first books WRITTEN in the Slovene language???
Don't you rather mean, that those were the two first books PRINTED in the Slovene language??? I'm just curious to know...

Dear gorgik, there was an unpleasant disagreement. Sorry. Katekizem and Abecednik (The Catechism and Abecedary) were the first two books WRITTEN & PRINTED in Slovene.

The first writings in the Slovenian language date back to the turn of the first millennium CE., the so-called ''Freising Manuscripts'' written in Carolingian minuscule, which are actually kept in the Bavarian State Archives in Munich.

Primoz Trubar is one of the most important pillars of Slovenia's cultural and national identity, and thus a figure who has inspired the following generations to take an active stand in preserving and promoting Slovenian language.

Excommunicated from the Catholic Church, Protestant reformer Primoz Trubar (1508-1586) moved to Germany in 1547. He subsequently wrote the first two Slovene books, Catechismus and Abecedarium, at Rothenburg and had them printed in 1550 at Tuebingen. Abecedarium, a reading primer that was published as an 8-page supplement to the Catechismus, was to help ''Lubi Slovenci inu bratje'' (Dear Slovenes and brothers), as Trubar addressed the readers in the preface to the Catechismus, using, for the first time in history, the word Slovenes, to learn how to read.

He is one of the most important pillars of Slovenia's cultural and national identity, and thus a figure who has inspired the following generations to take an active stand in preserving and promoting Slovenian language.

The Protestants published over 50 books in Slovene, including the first Slovenian grammar and, in 1584, Dalmatin’s translation of the Bible.

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 9th June

In 1934, first Donald Duck cartoon, The Wise Little Hen, was released.

 

[gorgik9]

@ haiducii
Thanks a lot for all the great info on Slovenian language and history!!!

 

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On this day: 10th June

In 1829, the first Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race took place at Henley on Thames. The Oxford crew won easily.

 

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On this day: 11th June

In 2013, the Greek government decided to close down the public service broadcaster "Elliniki Radiofonia Tilieorasi S. A." (a company owned by the Greek State and employing more than 2600 employees). At 23:10h, all three national channels of ERT went black and seven national radio channels were turned off.

 

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On this day: 12th June

In 1935, at age 17, Ella Fitzgerald recorded her first songs. The two songs were "Love and Kisses" and "I'll Chase the Blues Away."

 

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On this day: 13th June

In 1956, after 72 years, Britain gives up Suez Canal to Egyptian control.

 

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On this day: 14th June

In 1928, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, known as Che Guevara, was born in Rosario, Argentina. He was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist.

Since his death, Guevara has become a legendary political figure. His name is often equated with rebellion, revolution and socialism. His life continues to be a subject of great public interest and been explored and portrayed in numerous books and films, including The Motorcycle Diaries (2004).

 

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On this day: 15th June

In 1982, Hungary scored the most goals in a single World Cup match when it put 10 past El Salvador in their opening group game in Elche, Spain.

The 23,000 people who attended Estadio de Nuevo Elche and paid 800 pesetas for a ticket -“ about £27 in today's money -“ could never have guessed that they were going to watch an historic game.

 

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On this day: 16th June

In 1904, all the events of James Joyce's (1882-1941) landmark novel "Ulysses" (1922) take place on this day in Dublin. 'Bloomsday' is derived from the name of the protagonist of the novel Leopold Bloom. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Joyce's fans all over the world. 'Bloomsday' was first celebrated in 1954.

Today, 'Bloomsday' is celebrated by Joyceans across the globe with readings, performances, re-enactments, and a host of other events. In Dublin, enthusiasts dress in Edwardian costume and gather during the day at many of the locations where episodes of Ulysses take place. The James Joyce Centre hosts Bloomsday breakfasts (including kidney, which Mr. Bloom eats for breakfast in the novel) and other events in the run up to June 16 as well as on the day.

 

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On this day: 18th June

In 2013, Russia passes a law banning foreign same-sex couples from adopting children.

 

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On this day: 20th June

In 2009, the brand new Acropolis Museum opened its doors to the public in Athens, Greece. It is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.

 

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On this day: 22nd June

In 1949, Meryl Streep was born in Summit, New Jersey. She began her career on the New York stage in the late 1960s and appeared in several Broadway productions. She began appearing in films in the 1970s, and soon began earning both nominations and awards. Equally able to wow audiences in drama, comedy, and musicals, she has come to be considered one of the greatest actresses of our time.

IMHO, she's probably the best actress who ever worked in Hollywood it's a wonder she's only won three Oscars.

 

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On this day: 26th June

In 1964, Zeng Jinlian, the tallest woman ever recorded in the history, was born in Yuijan Village, China. She reached the height of 2.49 meter or 8 feet 1.75 inch at her death in 1982. Died at the age of 17, she is the tallest female in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.

 

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On this day: 27th June

In 2012, Queen Elizabeth and Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness passed another peace process milestone when they held their first private, “positive” and “substantive” one-to-one meeting. The former IRA leader spoke with the British monarch for some 15 minutes after she arrived at Hillsborough Castle for the start of her 21st visit to Northern Ireland. She was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip. And while the IRA was responsible for the 1979 murder of Prince Philip’s uncle Lord Mountbatten the Sinn Fein leader said that the killing did not arise over the course of their conversation.