Thursday, April 19, 2018

Animation Fun Facts for April 19, 2018

Quiz- Roman Hibernia is modern Ireland. Roman Gaul became France. What is the modern name for Lusitania?

Yesterday’s Quiz answered below:Paris has the Seine. New York has the Hudson. What river runs through Berlin?

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History for 4/19/2018
Birthdays: Paulo Verronese, Elliot Ness, Jayne Mansfield, Dudley Moore, Paloma Picasso, Scooby doo creator Iwao Takamoto, Ashley Judd, James Franco is 41, Kate Hudson is 40, Tim Curry is 73


1824- Poet Lord Byron died of fever and uremic poisoning at Missolonghi Greece.

1927- Mae West found guilty of indecent behavior in writing, producing and starring in a Broadway musical entitled “SEX”.   She said:” Everyone thinks I am opposed to censorship. Actually, I’m in favor of censorship. I’ve made a fortune from it!”

1956-Movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco.

1970- XEROX PARC – The Xerox Company announced the set up of a research group in Palo Alto Cal. This group pioneered the development of the personal computer, GUIs and laser printer. 



1987- The first Simpsons short aired today. "Good Night Simpsons" MG01 was on the 3rd episode of The Tracey Ullman Show, airing Sunday, 4/19/87 at 9pm. Animated by Wes ArcherBill Kopp, and David Silverman.



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