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A.A. Milne Born January 18, 1882

A.A. Milne (PCM) A.A. Milne (Alan Alexander) was born on January 18, 1882, in London.  He attended Cambridge University to study mathematics but soon found his true passion was writing. After graduating from Cambridge, Milne began his writing career working for Punch Magazine.  He married Daphne” de Sélincourt in 1903.  He was writing for Punch

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November 12 1859, Jules Leotard Performs The First Flying Trapeze Act

Jules Leotard Jules Leotard was a French acrobat and aerialist born on November 4, 1842, and died on August 7, 1870. He is best known for inventing the one-piece garment that bears his name, the “leotard”. He performed acrobatics and aerial stunts in circuses and became famous for his aerial performances in Paris in the

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“Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi First Performed on February 8, 1851

“Rigoletto” is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi “Rigoletto” is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi that tells the story of the hunchbacked court jester Rigoletto and his daughter Gilda. The action takes place in Mantua, Italy, and revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua and his many conquests, including Rigoletto’s daughter. The Duke seduces and humiliates

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