Apparently there's an internet meme going 'round that Scalzi has introduced to us here in J-land. Go to Wikipedia and enter your birth month and year (not the date); then choose from the list at least three events, two births and one death. Here's mine:
April 6 -- Events:
1) In 1814, Napoleon abdicated and was exiled to the island of Elba
2) In 1917 the United States declared war on Germany; see Wilson's address to Congress.
3) In 1930, Hostess invented TWINKIES!!! (That was my favorite one!)
April 6 -- Births:
1) In 1937 American musician Merle Haggard is born (One of my favorite country music singers)
2) Also in 1937 American actor Billy Dee Williams was born
I decided to throw in a third birth from this date, Italian painter and architect Raphael, who was born on this date in 1483 -- you'll see why in a minute.
April 6 -- Deaths:
1) David Bloom in 2003, an American reporter who died of a pulmonary embolism while on assignment in Irag.
I also want to add accused murderer Sam Shephard in 1970 (remember the Fugitive?), country music star Tammy Wynette in 1998, Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 2005, and, drum roll please..............Italian painter and architect Raphael in 1520 -- yes he was born and he died on the same date, April 6, at the ageof 37.
This was fun. I think I'll do it for my kids and hubby, too.
1 comment:
Okay......I am seeing this word too often. Just what is a "meme". I can gather it is a variation of a "theme". Is this more internet lingo, or did I snooze thru some English classes? lol
But whatever you call it.....this IS a cute idea! - Barbara
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