On October, 22 1884, the International Meridian Conference establishes the location of the Prime Meridian following a vote on October 13 of that year. Unlike the equator, the prime meridian
On October 21, 1956, Carrie Fisher is born. She becomes best known for her iconic role in Star Wars as Princess Leia. However, she also leaves a significant mark as
On October 20 1882 Bela Lugosi is born in Hungary. His life is highlighted with iconic roles that revitalize the American fascination with Bram Stoker’s Dracula and vampires in general.
On October 19 1946, the English novelist, Philip Pullman is born. On that same day in 2017, he publishes La Belle Sauvage, the first book in The Book of Dust
On October 18, 1773, Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery. She was the first African-American poet and book publisher. During her time, she was one of the best known poets
On October 17, 1933, Albert Einstein flees Germany to move to the United States. He later becomes an American citizen. Hitler’s government takes over Einstein’s family’s assets and bans German
On October 16 Mr George Lusk of the London police receives a letter that is addressed “FROM HELL.” It contains half a kidney. There is press speculation that it belonged
On October 15, 1956, the First FORTRAN Reference Manual is Released. Its use and standardization becomes widely in use partly in thanks to the work of the United State Navy’s
On October 14, 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh is published for the first time. Since that time the decades have shown these stories to be truly popular. Pooh’s adventures have been translated into
The United States Navy observes its birthday every year on October 13th. One of its notable members, Senator John McCain was known for his enjoyment of books. In particular Senator