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Video: April 16 in History: Charlie Chaplin, Circus Day, Kindness Week, Francisco Goya and more
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
This is very symbolic - the birthday of the great comedian Charlie Chaplin coincided with International Circus Day and Spring Week of Kindness. And on this very day, as if saluting the spring, incredible kites rise into the sky of the Celestial Empire. And this is not all the interesting events of this day.
1889 - A monument to Pushkin was opened in Odessa, 10 "Moral Quatrains" which is still popular today.
1934 - The honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union was established. On the list of people who bear this proud title and Soviet pilot Ivan Datsenko, who became the leader of an Indian tribe.
1945 - The Berlin strategic offensive operation of the Soviet troops began. The memory of this war is still alive today. Ghosts of the Second World War in Sergey Larenkov's photo project - another reminder of those terrible days.
Holidays
International circus day It would seem that street circuses have sunk into oblivion, do not be surprised if in your city you see street circus Wheel House.
Spring Kindness Week
China Kite FestivalIt should be noted that such a festival takes place not only in the Middle Kingdom. At the beginning of March, traditionally, Washington DC Kite Festival.
Were born on this day
1889 - Charlie Chaplin It's time to remember this day 10 lessons from great comedian Charlie Chaplin to explain why loving yourself is essential.
Died on this day
1828 - Francisco Goya - Spanish painter, printmaker. Among the many works of this master, the painting "May 3, 1808 in Madrid" occupies a special place. Especially for our readers - 15 little-known facts about the Goya painting that made him famous.
1850 - Anna Maria Tussaud - French sculptor, founder Wax Museum London.
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