James Garfield, the twentieth president of the USA, could write in Greek with one hand and at the same time write in Latin with the other.
Quote of the Day
"I think a curse should rest on me, because I love this war. I know it's smashing and shattering the lives of thousands every moment, and yet I can't help it, I enjoy every second of it.
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~ Winston Churchill in 1916
On This Day
1469Political scientist and historian Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was born in Florence. His book The Prince gave rise to the term 'Machiavellian'.
1916Irish rebels Tom Clarke, Patrick Pearse and Thomas MacDonagh were executed by firing squad for their role in the Easter Rising.
1926At a minute to midnight Britain's first General Strike, in support of the miners pay dispute, began.