[Elfsea] This week in History
Paul or Galen
baron at elfsea.net
Tue Feb 12 11:34:23 PST 2002
Nice! A few notes:
On Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at 01:05 PM, Jane Sitton wrote:
> Pop quiz, What are all of these people famous for?
<snip>
> February 12th, 1969: (ME) Raimond - first Elfsea King of Fools?
Not first, but 3-times, including now. Willow was first.
<snip>
> Feb 14th, 1946: Gregory Hines - dancer?
Right. He did "White Nights" with Barishnikov.
> Feb 15th, 1564: Galileo Galilei - "I recant. No, wait, I don't
> recant. I
> recant. No, wait, I don't recant...."
I love that!
> Feb 15th, 1820: Susan B. Anthony - women's rights, first female to run
> for
> president?
Never ran for president, but was the first female historical figure on
U.S. money, and was a prolific writer not only on women's rights, but
also on pro-life issues.
> Feb 15th, 1951: Jane Seymour - Dr. Quinn, triplets?, movie actress
1951? I guess that leaves out Henry VIII's third wife.
> February 15th, 19**: (our own) HL Ceinwen - tamed Airaklee?
Nah, if he was tame, he'd be a knight.
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