Thursday, July 22, 2010

[1822 - Gregor (Johann) Mendel, botanist,
born in Heinzendorf, Austria
(now Hyncice, Czech Republic)]

[1893 - Karl Menninger, psychiatrist, born
in Topeka, Kansas]

[1898 - Stephen Vincent Benet, Pulitzer prize-winning poet, born
in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]

   
[1899 - Alexander Calder, sculptor, born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania]

[1912 - Luana Walters, actress, born in
Los Angeles]

[1922 - Dan Rowan, comedian, born near
Beggs, Oklahoma]

[1942 - Gasoline rationing using coupons begins in USA]

[1942 - Deportation of Jews from Warsaw ghetto to Treblinka death camp begins]

[1944 - Bretton Woods Conference is held at the Mount Washington Hotel; it creates the International Monetary Fund]

Mistaken Identity

It is surprising how often stubbornness is perceived as faith, and resignation is mistaken for courage.

William's Whimsical Words:

Also, pedantry is often confused with piousness.

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