Baptized on April 26, 1564, William Shakespeare‘s actual birthday is unknown but is traditionally observed on April 23rd, St. George’s Day. But how likely is it that today is the Bard of Avon’s real birthday? “There is no evidence, alas, to support the popular belief that William Shakespeare was born — as fifty-two years later he was to [...]
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Happy 445th Birthday, William Shakespeare! . . . or Not?
Posted in Birthdays, Books, Europe, Literature, Plays & Playwrights, Poets & Poetry, Writers & Writing on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s Sign of the Apocalypse: Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” Sells as Self-Help Guide in India
Posted in Asia, Books, Business, Crimes & Misdemeanors, Jewish Life, Sign of the Apocalypse on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“While it is regarded in most countries as a ‘Nazi Bible’, in India it is considered a management guide . . . “Sales of [Mein Kampf] over the last six months topped 10,000 in New Delhi alone, according to leading stores, who said it appeared to be becoming more popular with every year. “‘Students are [...]
