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<p>British novelist and scientific Agnes Giberne died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1939.</p><p>She is best known for her popular science books on astronomy. Her most famous work, Sun, Moon, and Stars: Astronomy for Beginners (1879), became a significant educational resource, introducing countless readers to the basics of astronomy. She also authored numerous Christian books, including religious biographies and devotional literature.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Gi</span><span class="invisible">berne</span></a></p><p>Agnes Giberne at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/47772</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Artist's impression of midnight on Saturn from Giberne's popular astronomy book Sun, Moon and Stars.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1876.</p><p>Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph.</p><p>Mimeographs, along with spirit duplicators and hectographs, were common technologies for printing small quantities of a document, as in office work, classroom materials, and church bulletins. For even smaller quantities, up to about five, a typist would use carbon paper.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeogra</span><span class="invisible">ph</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/technology/" rel="tag">#technology</a> <a href="/tags/printingdevices/" rel="tag">#printingdevices</a></p>

1918 illustration of a mimeograph machine

H05K3/1233 Methods or means for supplying the conductive material and for forcing it through the screen or stencil.

US patent 180,857 for “Improvement in Autographic Printing” was filed on 13 March 1876 and issued to Edison on 8 August 1876. Electric pen No. 1 Outfit at Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford museum. the Menlo Park Laboratory there.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1886.</p><p>The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is signed. The treaty provides authors, musicians, poets, painters, and other creators with the means to control how their works are used, by whom, and on what terms.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Co</span><span class="invisible">nvention</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/copyright/" rel="tag">#copyright</a></p>

The Pirate Publisher—An International Burlesque that has the Longest Run on Record by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler, published as a centrefold in Puck, v. 18, no. 468 (1886 February 24). A commentary on the state of copyright laws that, prior to a 1911 treaty, generally offered no protection to foreign authors and works. In the cartoon, hordes of German, Norwegian, French, English, and American authors surround a publisher who republishes their newly-created works without attribution or royalties in a foreign country, as international law then allowed. Of note is W. S. Gilbert, fifth from the right in the front row, as the many unauthorised or "pirate" productions of H.M.S. Pinafore caused him and Arthur Sullivan to première The Pirates of Penzance in America, to at least gain the initial profits there before anyone else could exploit it, and the title and subject of The Pirates of Penzance is sometimes - although somewhat dubiously in my opinion - considered to partially be a reference to the issue of pirate productions of their works. Other authors shown include Mark Twain, Tennyson, Robert Browning, F. C. Burnand, Émile Zola, Jules Verne, Victorien Sardou, Wilkie Collins, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., as well as many others.

Original artist: Joseph Ferdinand Keppler (1838-1894) Restoration: Adam Cuerden - https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2011661385/ by way of http://adamcuerden.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d5onmxh

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<p>English-born Australian novelist, journalist, and poet Marcus Clarke died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1881.</p><p>He is best known for his 1874 novel For the Term of His Natural Life, about the convict system in Australia, and widely regarded as a classic of Australian literature. The novel is based on historical facts and it was originally serialized in the Australian Journal before being published as a book. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Clarke" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Clarke"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_C</span><span class="invisible">larke</span></a></p><p>Books by Marcus Clarke at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1193" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1193"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1193</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Australian author Marcus Clarke, albumen silver photograph.
Unknown author - State Library of Victoria.

Clarke is posed in a formal, seated position, which was customary for portraits of notable figures during this era.

He is dressed in formal Victorian attire, likely a dark suit with a waistcoat and a tie, reflecting his status as a respected literary figure.

Clarke's face is captured in clear detail, showing his full beard and mustache, which were typical of his appearance. His expression is serious and contemplative, perhaps indicating his deep engagement with his work and the serious themes he explored in his writing.

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<p>"People said women couldn't swim the Channel, but I proved they could."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1926.</p><p>Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel.</p><p>In August 1919 in Indianapolis, she became the youngest woman ever to set a world swimming record when she posted a new best for the 880y freestyle. She set a total of nine world records and seven of them came during the course of a 500m swim at Brighton Beach, New York, in 1922. </p><p><a href="https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/51010" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.olympedia.org/athletes/51010"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.olympedia.org/athletes/510</span><span class="invisible">10</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/sports/" rel="tag">#sports</a> <a href="/tags/swimming/" rel="tag">#swimming</a></p>

Gertrude Ederle (1905 – 2003), American competitive swimmer

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OtD</a> 2 Aug 1944 4000 Roma people in Auschwitz resisted being taken to the gas chambers. They armed themselves with sticks and crowbars, and barricaded the doors, women in particular fighting the SS with hands and nails. They were overcome and murdered <a href="https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9169/auschwitz-roma-rebellion?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9169/auschwitz-roma-rebellion?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">stories.workingclasshistory.co</span><span class="invisible">m/article/9169/auschwitz-roma-rebellion?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon</span></a></p>

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<p>"Nel puro ardor della più bella stella<br>Aurea facella di bel foco accende<br>E qui discendi su l’aurate piume<br>Giocondo nume e di celeste fiamme<br>L’anima mea."<br>Nel puro ardor (from 'Euridice')</p><p>Italian composer Jacopo Peri died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1633.</p><p>He wrote what is considered the first opera, the mostly lost Dafne (c. 1597), and also the earliest extant opera, Euridice (1600). He is sometimes known by the byname lo Zazzerino (lit. 'the blond one').</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacopo_Peri" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacopo_Peri"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacopo_P</span><span class="invisible">eri</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>

Title page of Jacopo Peri's opera L'Euridice, 1600. Set to a libretto by Ottavio Rinuccini, who is also named on the title page, the opera includes some music by Giulio Caccini.
The Newberry Library, Pio Resse Collection, 1889

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<p>Italian photographer and mountaineer Vittorio Sella died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1943.</p><p>The high quality of Sella's photography was in part due to his use of 30×40 cm photographic plates, in spite of the difficulty of carrying bulky and fragile equipment into remote places. Many of the photographs he took were of mountains which had not been previously recorded and so have historical as well as artistic significance.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio_Sella" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio_Sella"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio</span><span class="invisible">_Sella</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a></p>

Broad-Peak (8170 m), au coucher du soleil ; photo de Vittorio Sella

Le pic K2, au lever du soleil ; photo de Vittorio Sella

Le Siniolchu (6895 m) au lever du soleil ; photo de Vittorio Sella

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<p>English engineer and writer on music George Grove was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1820.</p><p>He is best known as the founding editor of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He stated, in the prospectus of the dictionary, in March 1874, that "The want of English works on the history, theory, or practice of Music, or the biographies of musicians accessible to the non-professional reader, has long been a subject of remark."</p><p>Books by George Grove at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/42192" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/42192"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/42192</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a></p>

Title page of A dictionary of music and musicians ...
by Grove, George, Sir, 1820-1900

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<p>Irish mathematician, astronomer & physicist William Rowan Hamilton was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1805.</p><p>Hamilton made his discovery of the algebra of quaternions in 1843. His work is fundamental to modern theoretical physics, particularly his reformulation of Newtonian mechanics. Hamiltonian mechanics including its Hamilitonian function are now central both to electromagnetism & quantum mechanics.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rowan_Hamilton" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rowan_Hamilton"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_</span><span class="invisible">Rowan_Hamilton</span></a></p><p>Books about William Rowan Hamilton at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=William+Rowan+Hamilton&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=William+Rowan+Hamilton&submit_search=Go%21"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=William+Rowan+Hamilton&submit_search=Go%21</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

William Rowan Hamilton portrait oval combined.

The portrait is oval-shaped, a common style for the period, which lends a classical and elegant touch to the depiction.
Hamilton is shown from the chest up, focusing on his facial features and upper body.

Hamilton is typically portrayed wearing formal 19th-century attire, including a dark coat, waistcoat, and a white shirt with a high collar, which was fashionable at the time.

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<p>South African botanist and taxonomist Louisa Bolus was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1877.</p><p>She is known for her extensive work in the field of South African flora, particularly in the classification and description of new plant species. Her extensive collection and classification efforts greatly expanded the Bolus Herbarium, making it one of the most important botanical collections in the region.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_Bolus" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_Bolus"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_B</span><span class="invisible">olus</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/botany/" rel="tag">#botany</a> <a href="/tags/womeninscience/" rel="tag">#womeninscience</a></p>

Portrait of Louisa Bolus.

Louisa Bolus is presented in a modest, professional attire suitable for a botanist and academic of her time.

She is likely dressed in a high-collared blouse or dress, possibly with a jacket or shawl, reflecting the fashion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Her hair is probably neatly styled, either pulled back or in a simple updo, indicating her practical approach to her work.

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<p>German poet Sibylla Schwarz died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1638.</p><p>Her verse reflects the difficult times in the middle of the Thirty Years' War, of which she saw neither the beginning nor the end. Her verse was published posthumously in 1650 by her teacher Samuel Gerlach under the title Deutsche Poëtische Gedichte in two parts containing over 100 poems. She was famous as the "Pomeranian Sappho", but her work fell into oblivion in the 18th century. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibylla_Schwarz" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibylla_Schwarz"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibylla_</span><span class="invisible">Schwarz</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Sibylla Schwarz (1621–1638), image from Deutsche Poëtische Gedichte. 1650

Sibÿllen Schwarzin German Poëtic Poems (title page, 1650).

Sibyllen Schwarzin/ Vohn Greiffswald aus Pommern/ Deutsche Poëtische Gedichte/ Nuhn Zum ersten mahl/ auß ihren eignen Handschrifften/ herauß gegeben und verleget Durch M. Samuel Gerlach/ auß dem Herzogtuhm Würtemberg. und in Dantzig Gedrukt/ bey seel. Georg Rheten Witwen/ im M.DC.L. Jahr.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1576.</p><p>The cornerstone for Tycho Brahe's Uranienborg observatory is laid on the island of Hven.</p><p>It was the first custom-built observatory in modern Europe, and the last to be built without a telescope as its primary instrument. Brahe abandoned Uranienborg and Stjerneborg in 1597 after he fell out of favour with the Danish king, Christian IV of Denmark; Brahe left the country, and the institution was destroyed in 1601 after his death.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uraniborg" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uraniborg"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranibor</span><span class="invisible">g</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/astronomy/" rel="tag">#astronomy</a></p>

Orthographic illustration of Tycho Brahe's Uraniborg palace-observatory from his 1598 book Astronomiæ instauratæ mechanica

Tycho's Wall Quadrant. An engraving of Tycho Brahe in his Uraniborg observatory on the island of Hven, probably from the 1598 printing of his Astronomiae instauratae mechanica, hand coloured. The engraving shows the painting above the quadrant that Brahe had commissioned to be made in 1587 by the painters Hans Knieper, Hans van Steenwinckel the Elder and Tobias Gemperle who were responsible, respectively, for the painting of the landscape at the top, the three arches representing the three areas of Uraniborg and the portrait of Brahe.

Tycho Brahe - Tycho Brahe: Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica. Wandsbek 1598

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<p>French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1857.</p><p>After a timid debut with the premiere of her Trio no. 1 for violin, cello and piano, Op. 11 (1880), she gave three symphonic scores in 1888: the ballet Callirhoë, Op. 37 in Marseille, a Concerstück for piano and orchestra, Op. 408, and a dramatic symphony with chorus entitled Les Amazones, Op. 26 in Antwerp. A prolific composer, she produced more than 400 works, including 200 pieces for piano. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9cile_Chaminade" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9cile_Chaminade"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9c</span><span class="invisible">ile_Chaminade</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a></p>

Portrait au clavier (1890).
Hayman Seleg Mendelssohn — Bibliothèque nationale de France
French pianist and composer Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944).

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<p>British writer George Griffith was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1857.</p><p>He was active mainly in the science fiction genre—or as it was known at the time, scientific romance—in particular writing many future-war stories and playing a significant role in shaping that emerging subgenre. He was a contemporary of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, and his works contributed to the development of the science fiction genre.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Griffith" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Griffith"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_G</span><span class="invisible">riffith</span></a></p><p>Books by George Griffith at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8557" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8557"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/8557</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Griffith pictured on the frontispiece of his book In an Unknown Prison Land (1901)

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<p>Ethnomusicologist, photographer, folklorist, & scholar Margaret Fay Shaw (1903–2004) was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a>, 9 Nov. She gave up a privileged upbringing & classical music training in 1920s New York to help build the first proper archive of traditional Hebridean song & folklore</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000rmks" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000rmks"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r</span><span class="invisible">mks</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/scottish/" rel="tag">#Scottish</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a> <a href="/tags/song/" rel="tag">#song</a> <a href="/tags/folklore/" rel="tag">#folklore</a> <a href="/tags/hebrides/" rel="tag">#Hebrides</a> <a href="/tags/gaelic/" rel="tag">#Gaelic</a> <a href="/tags/gaidhlig/" rel="tag">#Gaidhlig</a> <a href="/tags/ethnology/" rel="tag">#ethnology</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a></p>

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OtD</a> 11 Aug 1964 18-year-old Scottish anarchist Stuart Christie was arrested in Madrid, Spain with explosives to assassinate dictator Franco. He was wearing a kilt, which confused the Argentinian press, who described him as "a Scottish transvestite" <a href="https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8273/stuart-christie-arrested?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8273/stuart-christie-arrested?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">stories.workingclasshistory.co</span><span class="invisible">m/article/8273/stuart-christie-arrested?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon</span></a></p>

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<p>British electrical engineer Godfrey Hounsfield died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 2004.</p><p>He shared the 1979 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Allan MacLeod Cormack for his part in developing the diagnostic technique of X-ray computed tomography (CT). His name is immortalised in the Hounsfield scale, a quantitative measure of radiodensity used in evaluating CT scans.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfrey_Hounsfield" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfrey_Hounsfield"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfrey_</span><span class="invisible">Hounsfield</span></a></p><p>His patent showed in the figure is avaliable here:<br><a href="https://patents.justia.com/patent/4115698" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="patents.justia.com/patent/4115698"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">patents.justia.com/patent/4115</span><span class="invisible">698</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/physics/" rel="tag">#physics</a> <a href="/tags/medicalimages/" rel="tag">#medicalimages</a></p>

1975 Award Winner - Godfrey N. Hounsfield

His expression is thoughtful, possibly indicating his deep connection to his work and the impact of his contributions to medical imaging. The photograph likely focuses on his face, capturing the seriousness and intelligence that characterized his approach to problem-solving and innovation.

The backdrop is minimal, likely a neutral or office environment, emphasizing Hounsfield himself as the focal point. This image not only marks his Nobel Prize-winning achievement but also symbolizes a pivotal moment in medical history, where Hounsfield's invention revolutionized diagnostic medicine by allowing doctors to see inside the human body with unprecedented clarity.

Schematic representation of CT scanner.

The author of This US Patent is Dr. Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield. Scanned by User:Tom Toyosaki. This Figure is extracted from US Patent and that patent is published before March 1, 1989 .

- Figure 1 of US4,115,698 (US Patent,Published at Sep. 19,1978)[1]

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<p>English painter and illustrator John Everett Millais died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1896.</p><p>He was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He became the most famous exponent of the style, his painting Christ in the House of His Parents (1849–50) generating considerable controversy, and he produced a picture that could serve as the embodiment of the historical & naturalist focus of the group, Ophelia (1851–52).</p><p>Books about John Everett Millais at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=John+Everett+Millais&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=John+Everett+Millais&submit_search=Go%21"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=John+Everett+Millais&submit_search=Go%21</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/painting/" rel="tag">#painting</a></p>

Ophelia (1852)
John Everett Millais

"Ophelia" (1852) by John Everett Millais is a captivating portrayal of the tragic character from Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The painting depicts Ophelia floating in a river, surrounded by flowers and lush greenery. Her face, serene and pale, contrasts with the vibrant and detailed natural setting. Millais captures the moment of her madness and impending death, her body partially submerged in the water, her hands delicately holding flowers. The meticulous attention to botanical detail and the luminous quality of the water create a hauntingly beautiful and melancholic scene, evoking a sense of loss and innocence.

The Princes in the Tower (1878)
John Everett Millais

"The Princes in the Tower" (1878) by John Everett Millais portrays the young Edward V and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury, who were famously imprisoned in the Tower of London. The painting captures the brothers' vulnerability and the foreboding atmosphere of their confinement. The boys are depicted huddled together on a bed, dressed in richly detailed clothing, with expressions of innocence and concern. The dimly lit room and the shadowy background emphasize the ominous fate that awaited them. Millais' use of light and shadow enhances the emotional intensity of the scene, highlighting the tragic historical narrative.

An Idyll of 1745. The three female artists models on the right were the sisters Lily Pettigrew [1870-1920]; Hetty Pettigrew [1867-1953] and Rose Pettigrew [1872-1905]

"An Idyll of 1745" by John Everett Millais captures a charming, serene scene with three women as the focal point. The painting features the Pettigrew sisters, Lily, Hetty, and Rose, elegantly posed on the right side. The women are depicted in period clothing, their dresses detailed and indicative of 18th-century fashion. Millais' attention to the sisters' expressions and interactions adds a sense of intimacy and connection between them. The lush, pastoral background enhances the idyllic and tranquil atmosphere, making the painting a beautiful portrayal of the elegance and grace of the era.

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<p>British writer and soldier Sapper died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1937.</p><p>"Sapper" was the pen name of Herman Cyril McNeile, known primarily for his popular series of adventure novels featuring the character Bulldog Drummond. He began his writing career by contributing stories to magazines and newspapers while still in the army. After the war, he adopted the pseudonym "Sapper," derived from his service in the Royal Engineers. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._C._McNeile" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._C._McNeile"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._C._Mc</span><span class="invisible">Neile</span></a></p><p>H.C. McNeile at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/26827" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/26827"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/26827</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

McNeile, 1930s Portrait by Howard Coster.

The 1930s portrait of Herman Cyril McNeile, better known by his pen name "Sapper," was taken by renowned photographer Howard Coster. In the portrait, McNeile is presented in a formal and composed manner, reflecting the dignified style of the era. He is typically depicted wearing a suit, possibly with a tie, indicative of his professional stature as a popular British writer. The lighting and composition are characteristic of Coster's style, focusing on the subject's facial features and expression to convey depth and character. The backdrop is minimalistic, drawing attention to McNeile's presence and his thoughtful gaze, embodying the persona of a respected and influential literary figure of his time.

First US edition cover of No Man's Land, published in the US in 1917.

The first U.S. edition cover of "No Man's Land," published in 1917, features a design typical of early 20th-century wartime literature. The cover likely displays the book's title prominently at the top, with the author's name, Sapper (H.C. McNeile), positioned below or above the title. The artwork might include a somber or dramatic depiction of a battlefield or soldiers, resonating with the themes of the Great War. The colors used are generally muted, reflecting the grim and serious nature of the content, with emphasis on earthy tones like browns, grays, or dark greens. The overall design conveys the gravity and intensity of the wartime experience depicted within the book.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1857</p><p>Performances of Wilkie Collins' drama The Frozen Deep at the Free Trade Hall for the benefit of the widow of writer Douglas W. Jerrold, during which Charles Dickens, becomes infatuated with the professional actress Ellen Ternan.</p><p>Dickens's hand was so prominent—beside acting in the play for several performances, he added a preface, altered lines, & attended to most of the props and sets.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frozen_Deep" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frozen_Deep"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Froz</span><span class="invisible">en_Deep</span></a></p><p>The Frozen Deep at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1625" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1625</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of play "The Frozen Deep" by Wilkie Collins & Charles Dickens.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1939.</p><p>The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California.</p><p>It stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton. Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson and Edgar Allan Woolf received credit for the screenplay, while others made uncredited contributions.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiza</span><span class="invisible">rd_of_Oz</span></a></p><p>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/movies/" rel="tag">#movies</a></p>

Wizard of OZ movie poster.

The movie poster for "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) is a vibrant and iconic piece of film memorabilia. The poster typically features the main characters—Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion—walking down the Yellow Brick Road towards the distant, glowing Emerald City. Dorothy, often depicted in her blue gingham dress and red ruby slippers, is at the forefront, holding Toto, her small black dog. The background showcases a fantastical landscape with bright, lush colors, underscoring the movie's transition from black and white to Technicolor. The title, "The Wizard of Oz," is prominently displayed, often in bold, stylized lettering. Additionally, the poster may include the names of the film's stars, such as Judy Garland, and the tagline emphasizing the wonder and adventure of the movie. The overall design captures the magical and timeless essence of this beloved classic.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1819.</p><p>The Peterloo Massacre takes place in England, inspiring Percy B. Shelley, in Italy, who, like Keats, has one of his most productive years. After hearing the news on September 5 he writes The Masque of Anarchy and sends it to a newspaper, also writing the political sonnet England in 1819, Ode to the West Wind, The Cenci: A Tragedy, in Five Acts & Julian and Maddalo and beginning his prose work A Philosophical View of Reform.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_By</span><span class="invisible">sshe_Shelley</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1529" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1529"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1529</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a></p>

Percy Bysshe Shelley, by Alfred Clint (died 1883).

The painting "Percy Bysshe Shelley" by Alfred Clint portrays the celebrated Romantic poet, Shelley. In this depiction, Shelley is likely presented in a traditional portrait style, emphasizing his delicate features and contemplative expression, characteristic of the Romantic era. He is often shown with his head tilted slightly, eyes gazing upward or into the distance, symbolizing his visionary and philosophical nature. The clothing would reflect the early 19th-century fashion, with a high-collared shirt, a cravat, and a coat.

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<p>French scholar, translator, commentator and editor of the classics Anne Dacier died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1730.</p><p>She is best known for her translations of classical works from Greek and Latin into French. Anne Dacier's most famous works include her translations of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey". In addition to Homer, Dacier also translated works by other classical authors, such as Terence and Aristophanes, and wrote commentaries and essays on classical literature. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dacier" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dacier"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dac</span><span class="invisible">ier</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait dit d'Anne Dacier, peint sur porcelaine par Marie-Victoire Jaquotot. L'identité du modèle n'est pas certaine, non plus que l'auteur de l'oeuvre originale qui a été longtemps attribuée à Roger de Piles mais qui, selon la fiche d'inventaire du Louvre, serait plus probablement par François de Troy.

Voir Portrait d'une inconnue, sur collections.louvre.fr. Numéro dans la base Joconde : 50350214524.

In the portrait, Anne Dacier is presented with an air of intellectual grace. She is shown wearing attire typical of the late 17th or early 18th century, with a modest, elegant dress. Her expression is composed and thoughtful, befitting her reputation as a learned woman of letters. The porcelain medium gives the portrait a smooth, refined finish, with Jaquotot's skillful brushwork emphasizing the delicate features of Dacier's face.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1918.</p><p>The poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon meet for the last time, in London, and spend what Sassoon will recall as "the whole of a hot cloudless afternoon together."</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_</span><span class="invisible">Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon</span></a></p><p>Books by Wilfred Owen at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/517" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/517"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/517</span></a></p><p>Books by Siegfried Sassoon at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2934" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2934"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/2934</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait of Wilfred Owen, found in a collection of his poems from 1920.

Owen is depicted with a serious, introspective expression, reflecting the weight of his experiences during World War I. The portrait, likely a photograph or an engraving, shows him in military uniform, which serves as a poignant reminder of his service and the subject matter of his poetry. His eyes are intense, perhaps hinting at the trauma and disillusionment that characterized his work.

Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967), poet and novelist, platinum print, wearing military uniform with the collar badges of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and hat, Beresford's stamp and copyright line on verso, 6 x 4½ in (15.2 x 11.5 cm).

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