Today's Highlights:
Monday, April 2, 2007
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Spotlight: Which is your favorite Hans Christian Andersen tale? "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid" or, maybe, "Thumbelina"? Born on this date in 1805, Andersen wrote poetry, travel books, plays and novels, as well as the fairy tales that made him so famous and so beloved. He had hoped to be an actor and had his first walk-on role in an opera in 1821. An actor who tutored Andersen privately advised him to find another career path.
Today's News:
- tsunami: Solomon Islands hit after earthquake, death toll is rising (story)
- Great Pyramid: French architect says he figured out the mystery of its construction (story)
- Amelia Earhart: reporter's diary may shed light on the mystery of aviator's disappearance (story)
- Google Maps: shows unscathed New Orleans, pre-Katrina (story)
Today's History:
- Florida: Juan Ponce de León discovered its flowery coast, naming it for Pascua florida ("flowery Easter"); he was searching for the Fountain of Youth (1513)
- WWI: President Wilson urged Congress to enter the war, saying: "The world must be made safe for democracy" (1917)
- Falkland Islands: were seized by Argentina from Britain (1982)
Today's Birthdays:
- Casanova (1725-1798): legendary adventurer, author, lover
- Sir Alec Guinness (1914-2000): Obi-Wan Kenobe in the original Star Wars
- Dr. Demento (66): radio DJ of novelty songs and parodies
- Emmylou Harris (60): country singer
