Today in 1959, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is released in theatres. This is the last fairy tale adaption for the next 30 years, when The Little Mermaid is released in 1989. * * * * * * Source & to read some more: Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_(1959_film)
28 January…
Today in 1813, Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, is published and goes on sale. The original title of the novel was “First Impressions” and was written in October 1796. Jane Austen was only 20 years old. However, late 1797, the novel was rejected and refused publication by London publishers. From the publication and success…
27 January…
Today in 1606, the trial of the Gunpowder Plot officially begins. The Gunpowder Plot was the failed assignation attempted against the King of England, King James I, during the state opening of parliament at the House of Lords, 5 November 1605. “Remember, remember the 5th of November. Gunpowder, Treason and Plot…” The plot was uncovered…
26 January…
Today in 1926, John Logie Baird gave the world’s first demonstration of a television in an attic room, central London. In front of 50 scientists, a flickering image was transmitted across a few feet to the television screen. It would only be 2 years until John Baird’s company, Baird Television Development Company (BTDC), becomes the…
25 January…
Today in 1858, Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Victoria and the crown prince of Prussia, Friedrich, are married. The Wedding March, written by Felix Mendelssohn in 1843, was used in the wedding and became widely popular. Felix wrote this piece as part of a collection commissioned from King Frederick William IV of Prussia, for the Potsdam…
24 January…
Today in 1984, the first Apple Macintosh computer goes on sale. It was the first personal computer to feature a graphical software and desktop publishing, with two applications; MacWrite and MacPaint. The infamous advert, inspired by George Orwell’s 1984, aired 2 days ago on the 22 January 1984, during the Super Bowl. Seen by millions,…
23 January…
Today in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell is the first woman to be awarded a medical degree (M.D) by the Geneva Medical College, New York. Not only that but she is also United States’ first female doctor on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council (the official register of medical practitioners). Born in Bristol, UK, Elizabeth…
22 January…
Yesterday in 1908, New York issued a new law named “Sullivan Ordinance” banning women from smoking in public. Timothy Sullivan, an alderman (council), believed that woman who smoked in public were immoral and sinful. With in one day of this act being passed, it is broken by Katie Mulcahey. Today, in 1908, Katie is arrested…
21 January…
The French fashion designer Christian Dior was born today in 1905 in Granville, northern France. His post-war designs, re-introducting femininity and luxury, hit the fashion industry in 1947. His company still continues to be at the forefront of designs today. * * * * * * Source & to read some more: Biography – https://www.biography.com/people/christian-dior-9275315
20 January…
Today in 1986, is the first federal holiday honouring Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King was a civil rights activist, who changed the world using his words and non-violent protests. Just like Martin Luther King Jr’s most famous speech “I Have A Dream”, this holiday is to stress the importance of equality for all…
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