Read today’s Calendar bites for the agenda of this day’s family history events and historical celebrations.
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Birthdays
- Sholem Aleichem, 1859. Pen name of Russian-born author and humorist Solomon Rabinowitz. Fiddler on the Roof was based on his short stories.
- Helen Gurley Brown, 1922. Long-time editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine.
- John Hughes, 1950. Film director and screenwriter, creator of The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Home Alone, among other notable 80s and 90s films.
- George Peabody, 1795. American merchant and philanthropist who supported several museums and universities.
- Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1848. American artist, son of jeweler Charles Tiffany remembered for his beautiful glass work.
- Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892. American lawyer, author (One World), and politician.
Celebrations
National PTA Founders’ Day, 1897.
Premiere Anniversary of “A Prairie Home Companion” live variety show.
Premier Anniversary of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, 1904.
Drink Wine Day
Battery Day
Ice Cream For Breakfast Day
Genealogy Events
NE – Lincoln-Lancaster Co Genealogical Society Mtg
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