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<p>"Empires dissolve and peoples disappear,<br>Song passes not away."</p><p>English poet William Watson died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1935.</p><p>Watson's early work, like Wordsworth's Grave (1890), demonstrated his deep admiration for the Romantic poets and established him as a significant literary figure. Despite his popularity and influence during his lifetime, his work fell out of favor in the years following his death, and he is less well-known today. </p><p>William Watson at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/4885" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/4885"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/4885</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Sir William Watson, English poet.
Elliot & Fry, Ltd. - World's Library of Best Books Part 20

The image typically would depict Watson in a formal pose, characteristic of late 19th and early 20th-century portraiture. He might be dressed in traditional attire, possibly a dark suit with a high-collared shirt, and perhaps looking directly at the camera or slightly off to the side, creating a dignified and thoughtful expression.

The background would likely be plain or subtly textured to keep the focus on Watson's features. The photograph would have been reproduced in "World's Library of Best Books," Part 20, emphasizing its importance as a part of literary history.

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<p>Portuguese poet Tomás António Gonzaga was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1744.</p><p>He is best known for his work Marília de Dirceu, a collection of pastoral love poems that became a classic of Portuguese literature. His life took a dramatic turn when he was implicated in the Inconfidência Mineira, a failed conspiracy against Portuguese rule in Brazil. He was arrested and exiled to Mozambique, where he spent the remainder of his life. </p><p>Books by Tomás António Gonzaga at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7794" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7794"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/7794</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

A drawing of Gonzaga

Unknown author - Pantheon Escolar Brazileiro. p. Cartão 09 (THOMAZ Antonio Gonzaga: Inconfidente, Desmbargador Poeta de "Marilia e Dirceu". Rio de Janeiro, RJ: Livraria de J. G. de Azevedo, [18--]. 1 cartão, zincogravura, p&b, 13,4 x 9cm.

Disponível em: http://objdigital.bn.br/objdigital2/acervo_digital/div_iconografia/icon95726_1396400/icon1396386.jpg. Acesso em: 5 ago. 2019.).

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<p>"Unless one is a genius, it is best to aim at being intelligible."<br>The Dolly Dialogues</p><p>British novelist and playwright Anthony Hope died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1933.</p><p>Hope wrote numerous other novels and plays, though none achieved the same level of acclaim as "The Prisoner of Zenda." Notable works include "The Dolly Dialogues", a collection of witty sketches, and "The Chronicles of Count Antonio", an adventure novel set in Renaissance Italy.</p><p>Anthony Hope at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/63" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/63"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/63</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Anthony Hope Hawkins by Zaida Ben-Yusuf, 1897

Zaida Ben-Yusuf - Philadelphia Museum of Art

Platinum print of Anthony Hope Hawkins.

An individual wearing a suit and sitting on a chair.

Second edition cover of The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.

The cover might feature decorative borders or frames around the illustration and text, adding to the visual appeal and giving a classic, timeless look. These borders could include intricate patterns or motifs that align with the novel's setting.

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<p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a>: every 28th october, i use elsa lanchester (born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#otd</a> in 1902) as an excuse to pay homage to mary wollstonecraft shelley's masterpiece, 'frankenstein'. mind you, elsa was pretty cool, herself. difficult not to be when you're the daughter of a suffragette who was also secretary to eleanor marx. <br>i've got more to say about elsa in the response posts below, so read or ignore as you wish. <br><a href="/tags/wip/" rel="tag">#wip</a> <a href="/tags/illustration/" rel="tag">#illustration</a> <a href="/tags/cinema/" rel="tag">#cinema</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/frankenstein/" rel="tag">#frankenstein</a> <a href="/tags/maryshelley/" rel="tag">#maryShelley</a> <a href="/tags/elsalanchester/" rel="tag">#elsaLanchester</a></p>

black & white digital ink (wip) of the actor, elsa lanchester, in her eponymous role from the 1935 film, 'bride of frankenstein'.
elsa's face is turned to her left & she stares intently in that direction, trademark streak dominating her trademark barnet.

digital ink illustration (drawn in 2024) of english actor, elsa lanchester, in her iconic role as the bride of frankenstein.
here, she stares unflinchingly at her audience, her body draped in a frock of satin bandages. 'elsa' is in stylised text beneath her. there's a black deco arch behind her.
colours are cream, violet, mossy green & black.

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<p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a>: i promised myself that this year would be the one during which i paid tribute to the revolutionary, frida kahlo (born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#otd</a> in 1907), & then i was too busy to do her any sort of justice. not only have i rushed her portrait, but i've also had no time to write up the sort of blurb that she merits. she was a death-defying, genre-spanning communist powerhouse & diego was punching waaaaaaaay up. :)<br><a href="/tags/fridakahlo/" rel="tag">#fridaKahlo</a> <a href="/tags/illustration/" rel="tag">#illustration</a> <a href="/tags/sketch/" rel="tag">#sketch</a> <a href="/tags/artist/" rel="tag">#artist</a> <a href="/tags/mexico/" rel="tag">#mexico</a> <a href="/tags/communism/" rel="tag">#communism</a></p>

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1782.</p><p>Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail premiered in Vienna with the composer conducting, after which Emperor Joseph II anecdotally remarked that it had "too many notes".</p><p>The German libretto is by Gottlieb Stephanie, based on Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's Belmont und Constanze, oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Entf%C3%BChrung_aus_dem_Serail" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Entf%C3%BChrung_aus_dem_Serail"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Entf</span><span class="invisible">%C3%BChrung_aus_dem_Serail</span></a></p><p>Books by Amadeus Mozart at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1368" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1368"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1368</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a> <a href="/tags/opera/" rel="tag">#opera</a></p>

Mozart (at center) attended a performance of his own opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail while visiting Berlin in 1789. Franz Frankenberg performed the role of Osmin, Friedrich Ernst Wilhelm Greibe played Pedrillo.

Unknown author - The Atlantis Book of Music, 1934, p. 239

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1841.</p><p>Punch magazine, founded in London by Henry Mayhew and engraver Ebenezer Landells, is edited by Mayhew and Mark Lemon.</p><p>Historically, it was most influential in the 1840s and 1850s, when it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Artists at Punch included John Tenniel who, from 1850, was the chief cartoon artist at the magazine for over 50 years. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(magazine)" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(magazine)"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(m</span><span class="invisible">agazine)</span></a></p><p>Punch at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=punch&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=punch&submit_search=Go%21"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=punch&submit_search=Go%21</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/periodicals/" rel="tag">#periodicals</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Text Appearing Before Image: ohn Leech. England under Queen Victoria. Punch. In 1891, the Reverend J. de Kewer Williams preached a memorial sermon and Te Deum on the fiftieth anniversary of the joke magazine Punch, and spoke to the editors of the discretion and humanity that had always characterized the magazine. This fact alone shows that Punch, which has been in existence almost throughout the Victorian era and well beyond, is a joke magazine of an outstanding kind, tidy and careful. The little hunchbacked wooden man, the heir to Pulcinella and Polichinelle, of which our Djurgårds-Kasper is also a side-shoot, had developed into an older English gentleman, where a slight swelling on the back, a shiny color on the big nose and at least a humorous twinkle in the eye was the only thing that in the exterior reminded of the mouthy and rude puppet. In one important respect, the English Punch is very different from his Romanesque ancestors. The sexual joke, which has since 227 ENGLAND UNDER DRUGS VIKTORIA.

Text Appearing After Image: PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, BY R. BRYANT, AT PlJNCHS OFFICE WBLIJKGTON STRErT. STRAND 178. Title page of Punch, July 17, 1841. Drawing by A. S. Henning. so highly esteemed by ancient Greco-Roman society, and still valued by all its direct heirs 228 PUNCH.

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<p>"The dusk crept out across the fields wiping out the day's light."<br>Black April (1927)</p><p>American author Julia Peterkin died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1961.</p><p>In 1929 she won the Pulitzer Prize for Novel/Literature for her novel Scarlet Sister Mary. She wrote several novels about the plantation South, especially the Gullah people of the Lowcountry. She was one of the few white authors who wrote about the African-American experience.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Peterkin" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Peterkin"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Pe</span><span class="invisible">terkin</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72611" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72611</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Doris Ulmann and Julia Peterkin.

Julia Peterkin, an author who focused on similar themes in her writing, might be seen standing or sitting beside Ulmann, engaged in conversation or simply sharing a moment of quiet reflection. Peterkin might also be dressed in a similar style, with her hair possibly pinned up. The background of the photograph is likely simple, perhaps a natural outdoor setting or a rustic interior, consistent with the subjects of their work.

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<p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a>, 3 Nov 1992, voters in Illinois, USA, make Carol Moseley Braun the first African-American woman to be a US Senator. She takes up office in 1993. </p><p><a href="/tags/womeninhistory/" rel="tag">#WomenInHistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#History</a> <a href="/tags/womenshistory/" rel="tag">#WomensHistory</a> <a href="/tags/americanhistory/" rel="tag">#AmericanHistory</a> <a href="/tags/histodons/" rel="tag">#Histodons</a></p>

A campaign badge for Carol Moseley Braun, and a portrait photo of her. She is a Black woman with a classic 1990s blow-out hair do.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1951.</p><p>J. D. Salinger publishes his popular yet controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye.</p><p>Between 1961 and 1982, The Catcher in the Rye was the most censored book in high schools and libraries in the United States. According to the American Library Association, The Catcher in the Rye was the 10th most frequently challenged book from 1990 to 1999.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catc</span><span class="invisible">her_in_the_Rye</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover features a drawing of a carousel horse (pole visible entering the neck and exiting below on the chest) with a city skyline visible in the distance under the hindquarters. The cover is two-toned: everything below the horse is whitish while the horse and everything above it is a reddish-orange. The title appears at the top in yellow letters against the reddish-orange background. It is split into two lines after "Catcher". At the bottom in the whitish background are the words "a novel by J. D. Salinger".

Michael Mitchell; the credit "Jacket design by Michael Mitchell" is found on the right jacket flap (the left panel).

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<p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a>, 5 Nov 1872, suffragists Susan B Anthony and 13 other women illegally vote in the US Presidential election. </p><p>Anthony is subsequently arrested and put on trial. She is found guilty, but refuses to pay the fine. The judge decides not to jail her.</p><p>Nine of the voters were initially reported as a "minor topic".</p><p><a href="/tags/womeninhistory/" rel="tag">#WomenInHistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#History</a> <a href="/tags/womenshistory/" rel="tag">#WomensHistory</a> <a href="/tags/americanhistory/" rel="tag">#AmericanHistory</a> <a href="/tags/histodons/" rel="tag">#Histodons</a> <a href="/tags/votesforwomen/" rel="tag">#VotesForWomen</a></p><p>1/2</p>

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Miss SUSAN B. ANTHONY has had the honour of leading to the polls the advanced guard of the coming squadrons of female voters. The little
band of nine ladies whose ballots were received by the election inspectors at Rochester deserve a permanent place in history, We have heard before of solitary instances of the recognition of the female franchise; but this picket guard of nine is a tangible enough force to make people reflect on the future possibilities which it involves. The fact is not stated, but we may assume with tolerable certainty that the nine ladies at Rochester showed their capacity for an intelligent exercise of the franchise by voting for GRANT and DIX.

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<p>"We know an object only by acting on it and transforming it."</p><p>Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1896.</p><p>He is known for his work in developmental psychology and epistemology through what he called genetic epistemology. His work sheds light on "intelligence", understood as a specific form of the adaptation of living organisms to their environment, on the evolutionary stages of intelligence in children, and on his theory of learning. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Piaget" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Piaget"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Pia</span><span class="invisible">get</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/psychology/" rel="tag">#psychology</a></p>

Photograph Jean Piaget at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.
Unidentified (Ensian published by University of Michigan) - 1968 Michiganensian, p. 91

The photograph of Jean Piaget taken at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor shows the renowned Swiss psychologist during his visit in 1968.

In this black-and-white image, Piaget appears as an elderly man with a thoughtful expression, wearing glasses and a suit. His hair is white and neatly combed, reflecting his advanced age. The photograph is featured on page 91 of the 1968 edition of the Michiganensian, the yearbook published by the University of Michigan.

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<p>British astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1900.</p><p>In 1925 she proposed that stars were composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. Her groundbreaking conclusion was initially rejected, because it contradicted the science of the time, which held that no significant elemental differences distinguished the Sun and Earth. Independent observations eventually proved that she was correct.</p><p>Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73996" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73996</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/astrophysics/" rel="tag">#astrophysics</a></p>

Photograph of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900-1979) at Harvard College Observatory Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-1326]

Smithsonian Institution/Science Service, restored by Adam Cuerden - Air and Space Museum online gallery

Stellar atmospheres: a contribution to the observational study of high temperature in the reversing layers of stars, by Cecilia H. Payne.

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<p>French dramatic mezzo-soprano, composer and pianist Pauline Viardot was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1821.</p><p>Viardot made her operatic debut in 1839 in London. She performed in a wide range of operas, including works by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Meyerbeer. Viardot was a muse and collaborator to many composers and writers, including Ivan Turgenev. She was influential in the music community, promoting works by young composers such as Johannes Brahms and Gabriel Fauré.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Viardot" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Viardot"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_</span><span class="invisible">Viardot</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a></p>

Portrait de Pauline Viardot (née Pauline Garcia, 1821-1910), mezzo-soprano et compositrice.

Pauline Viardot is depicted as an elegant woman in her prime.
She has striking, expressive eyes and a composed demeanor.
Her hair is styled in a manner typical of the mid-19th century, possibly in an updo or with intricate curls framing her face.

Viardot is dressed in period-appropriate attire, likely a dark, elegant gown made of luxurious fabric. Her dress may feature lace or embroidery, reflecting her status and refined taste. She might be adorned with subtle jewelry, such as earrings or a brooch, enhancing her sophisticated appearance.

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<p>Aerodynamics engineer and mathematician Irmgard Flügge-Lotz was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1903. </p><p>She advanced the understanding of aerodynamic pressure on wings and turbine blades, pioneered the theory of discontinuous control systems, and was the first woman named full professor of engineering at Stanford.</p>

Black and white photo of Irmgard Flügge-Lotz. She is wearing a polkadot blouse with a wide collar and a dark jacker, and looking at the camera. The blackboard behind her shows flow lines around an oblong object, and she is holding a similarly shaped object in her hand. It appears to be a smooth stone.

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<p>English civil servant and author E.R. Eddison died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1945.</p><p>He is best known for The Worm Ouroboros (1922) and for the Zimiamvian Trilogy set in the imaginary world Zimiamvia. The Worm of Ouroboros shaped the landscape of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. When The Lord of the Rings first appeared, the critics inevitably compared it to this landmark work. Tolkien himself frankly acknowledged its influence, with warm praise for its imaginative appeal.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._R._Eddison" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._R._Eddison"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._R._Ed</span><span class="invisible">dison</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a></p>

Eric Rucker Eddison c.1922 by George Beresford.

The photograph of Eric Rucker Eddison, taken around 1922 by George Beresford, depicts the English author and civil servant known for his fantasy novels. In the portrait, Eddison is seen with a poised and dignified demeanor. He is dressed formally, wearing a suit and tie, with a high-collared shirt that was typical of the period. Eddison's hair is neatly combed back, and his facial expression is thoughtful, with a slightly serious, introspective gaze. The photograph is in black and white, adding a timeless quality to the image, and it captures the intellectual and refined presence of Eddison, who would later be recognized for his influential work in fantasy literature, particularly The Worm Ouroboros.

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<p>English mathematician and barrister Brook Taylor was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1685.</p><p>He is best known for his foundational work in calculus, particularly the Taylor series, which is an expansion of functions into infinite sums of derivatives. His work on the Taylor series, first published in 1715 in his book Methodus Incrementorum Directa et Inversa, revolutionized mathematical analysis and laid the groundwork for future developments in calculus.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_Taylor" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_Taylor"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_Ta</span><span class="invisible">ylor</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

Small copy of a portrait of Brook Taylor, the English mathematician.

Louis Goupy (died 1747) - National Portrait Gallery (London)

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<p>70 years ago, on November 5, 1955, Doc Brown accidentally invents time travel by slipping, hitting his head on the sink, and getting a vision for the flux capacitor.</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/backtothefuture/" rel="tag">#BackToTheFuture</a> <a href="/tags/movies/" rel="tag">#Movies</a> <a href="/tags/cinemastodon/" rel="tag">#CineMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/filmmastodon/" rel="tag">#FilmMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/80s/" rel="tag">#80s</a> <a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a> <a href="/tags/bttf/" rel="tag">#BTTF</a> <a href="/tags/entertainment/" rel="tag">#Entertainment</a> <a href="/tags/popculture/" rel="tag">#PopCulture</a></p>

A compilation of images from the first Back to the Future film, showing the date November 5 1955 both on a newspaper and as a destination date in the DeLorean, Doc Brown showing a rough sketch of the flux capacitor and the finished model used for time travel, Marty holding a newspaper reading in shock as he realised he has travelled back in time, and Doc sitting in the DeLorean explaining to Marty how he first got the idea for time travel.

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<p>Serbian inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1856.</p><p>Some of Tesla´s inventions and innovations: alternating Current (AC) system; induction motor; Tesla coil; wireless transmission of electricity; radio technology; remote control; neon and fluorescent lighting; X-Ray technology; Tesla turbine; oscillators and frequency generators.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_T</span><span class="invisible">esla</span></a></p><p>Books by Nikola Tesla at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5067" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5067"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/5067</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/technology/" rel="tag">#technology</a></p>

Nikola Tesla, with Rudjer Boscovich's book "Theoria Philosophiae Naturalis", in front of the spiral coil of his high-voltage Tesla coil transformer at his East Houston St., New York, laboratory.

Tesla is typically shown standing confidently, either holding the book or with it placed on a nearby table, symbolizing the connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application. He is dressed formally, reflecting his professional demeanor and the serious nature of his work.

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<p>French theologian and founder of the Sorbonne college in Paris Robert de Sorbon died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1274.</p><p>He was the founder of the Sorbonne, an institution set up to enable secular theology students to study without material hardship. In a deed dated October 21, 1250, Queen Blanche, ceded a house for the residence of poor schoolchildren and the adjoining stables of Pierre Pique-l'Ane, located in rue Coupe-Gueule, in front of the Palais des Thermes.</p><p><a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Sorbon" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Sorbon"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_d</span><span class="invisible">e_Sorbon</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/universities/" rel="tag">#universities</a></p>

Robert de Sorbon (1201 - 1274) was a French theologian, and founder of the Sorbonne college in Paris.

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<p>“It's not the barbarian who threatens us, it's civilization that frightens us.”</p><p>Brazilian sociologist and journalist Euclides da Cunha died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1909.</p><p>His most important work is Os Sertões (Rebellion in the Backlands), a non-fictional account of the military expeditions promoted by the Brazilian government against the rebellious village of Canudos, known as the War of Canudos.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclides_da_Cunha" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclides_da_Cunha"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclides</span><span class="invisible">_da_Cunha</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Brazilian journalist and writer Euclides da Cunha.

Cover of the book “Os Sertões” by Brazilian writer Euclides da Cunha, published in 1902 and therefore in the public domain due to its age.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1856.</p><p>Wilkie Collins' "Anne Rodway", a story in diary form about a needlewoman and her fiancé investigating the murder of a friend, appears in Household Words (first chapter), as the first English story to feature a woman as the main detective character.</p><p>The story is set in mid-19th century London, depicting the harsh realities of life for the working poor.</p><p><a href="https://djo.org.uk/household-words/volume-xiv/page-1.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="djo.org.uk/household-words/volume-xiv/page-1.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">djo.org.uk/household-words/vol</span><span class="invisible">ume-xiv/page-1.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

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<p>Bristish astronomer Fiammetta Wilson was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1864.</p><p>Wilson is best known for her work as an amateur astronomer focusing on meteor observation. She meticulously recorded and analyzed meteor showers, contributing valuable data to the field. She became one of the first women to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1916. Between the years 1910-20, she observed about 10,000 meteors and accurately calculated the paths of 650 of them.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiammetta_Wilson" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiammetta_Wilson"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiammett</span><span class="invisible">a_Wilson</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/astronomy/" rel="tag">#astronomy</a></p>

Portrait of Fiammetta Wilson from the Lafayette studio, 1915.

Fiammetta Wilson is seated, exuding confidence and intellect. Her posture is upright, with a composed and thoughtful expression that hints at her deep engagement with her work.

She is dressed in early 20th-century fashion, wearing a formal dress that reflects the style of the era. The dress is modest, with high-neck detailing and likely made of a dark, elegant fabric, emphasizing her professional image.

The backdrop is simple and unobtrusive, ensuring that Wilson is the focal point of the portrait. The studio setting is typical of the period, with soft lighting that highlights her facial features and the texture of her attire.

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<p>Agnes Meyer Driscoll, known as "Miss Aggie" or "Madame X'", was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1889.</p><p>She was an American cryptanalyst during both World War I and World War II and was known as "the first lady of naval cryptology." Driscoll played a key role in breaking the Red Book code, a Japanese naval code, in the 1920s. She worked on machine ciphers & contributed to the development of new cryptographic techniques and devices.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Meyer_Driscoll" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Meyer_Driscoll"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Me</span><span class="invisible">yer_Driscoll</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/cryptology/" rel="tag">#cryptology</a> <a href="/tags/intelligenceanalysis/" rel="tag">#intelligenceanalysis</a> <a href="/tags/womeninscience/" rel="tag">#womeninscience</a></p>

Agnes Meyer Driscoll.

She is seated, facing slightly towards the camera with a calm and composed expression.

Driscoll is dressed in a formal, dark-colored suit jacket over a light blouse, typical of mid-20th-century professional attire. A brooch or pin is often seen on her lapel, adding a touch of personal style.

Her hair is neatly styled, pulled back in a manner that was both practical and fashionable for the time.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1801.</p><p>French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery, jointly attributed to Charles Messier. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history.</p><p>He appears to have used telescopes and lenses of his own design; his "Grand Chercheur" ("Great Seeker") seems to have been an instrument with large aperture and short focal length, similar to a "comet seeker".</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Louis_Pons" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Louis_Pons"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Lou</span><span class="invisible">is_Pons</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/astronomy/" rel="tag">#astronomy</a> <a href="/tags/comet/" rel="tag">#comet</a></p>

Portrait of Jean-Louis Pons.

The portrait is painted in a realistic style, capturing fine details in Pons's attire, facial features, and the textures of the objects around him. The overall mood is one of quiet dignity and intellectual pursuit. Pons's expression is thoughtful, perhaps with a hint of satisfaction or curiosity, reflecting his lifelong dedication to astronomy.

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