This day in history

Some interesting historical fact include:

 

1958- President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

1954- Allen & Unwin publish J.R.R Tolkien's epic fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings

1981- Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer wed

 

Some interesting birthdays today include:

 

Bonito Mussolini (1883)

 

Diana Vreeland (1903) - she was the French-American fashion columns and editor earning the nickname "Empress of Fashion" for her contributions to fashion. She wrote for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. In 1963 she was named Vogue's editor in chief, a position she held until 1971.

 

Wil Wheaton (1972) - best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and himself in The Big Bang Theory

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  • Stefano Zeppilli
    Date più o meno a caso e senza logica..
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    Roy Rogers
    Too bad we can't say this day in the future. Hmmm.

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