Today sees German psychiatrist and neuropathologist who has a err, erm, whats it called after him Alois Alzheimer wouldnt forget being born in 1864. Having mentioned his daughter Zoe, back on 14th May in honour of her birthday, its now the turn of her dad, who was credited with rebuilding The Globe Theatre - Sam Wanamaker was part of the baby boom in 1919. Iconic (to some) Argentine Marxist revolutionary and inspiration to Wolfy Citizen Smith of the Tooting Popular Front - Che Guevara was selflessly born in 1928. Rich American who fronts The Apprentice Stateside, owner of various tall towers and golf courses Donald started trumping in 1946. Bearded Welsh poet, Terry Pratchett (minus the hat) looky likey and ex-Arch Bish of Canterbury Rowan Williams had his first audience in 1950. Ex-drag queen, Scouse comedian and now near national treasure Paul OGrady was in hospital for the first time in 1955. Reporter of false crimes, ex-community service road sweeper in New York and singer with Culture Club, Boy George started the crying game in 1961. German tennis ball hitter and now Mrs Agassi, Steffi Graff had her debut delivery in 1969. Toothy and speccy comedian whos no relation to Jimmy - Alan Carr got his first vision of the world in 1976. As for deaths, these include Jerome K Jerome the author who was mentioned back on 2nd May for his birthday, unfortunately that was his last one as he pegged it in 1927. Womens rights campaigner and chain enthusiast Emmeline Pankhurst hung her sash up for the last time in 1928. Inventor of the square box in virtually every household worldwide, John Logie Baird switched off finally in 1946. Composer of easy listening and jazz music, not to mention chief arm waver to the band Henry Mancini stopped his activities in 1994. Finally, great Irish born rocker Rory Gallagher didnt rock, or move come to that after this day in 1995.
Posted on: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:14:34 +0000
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