April 10 - Lewis Wallace (+ 1905Events January-April January 22 Massacre of Russian demonstrators at the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, one of the triggers of the abortive Russian Revolution of 1905. January 26 The Cullinan Diamond is found near Pretoria, South Africa at the Premier)
June 12June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. Events 1381 Peasants' Revolt: In England rebels arrive at Blackheath. 1653 First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard lasted until June 13. - Johanna SpyriJohanna Spyri ( 1827- 1901), author Born Johanna Louise Heusser on June 12, 1827 in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland. As a child, she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubunden, the setting she later would use in her novels. In 1852, (+ 1901Events January 1 World celebrates what is regarded as the start of the new century. Zero-ists' argument that new century should be celebrated in 1900 rejected worldwide). January 1 The six colonies that make up Australia are federated as under an act of t)
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August 12August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 141 days remaining. Events 1099 First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders defeat Saracens and the Kingdom of Jerusalem is established under Godfrey of Bouil - William BlakeWilliam Blake ( November 28, 1757- August 12, 1827) was an English poet, mystic, painter and printmaker, or "Author & Printer," as he signed many of his books. Early career Blake was born at 28 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, England into a middle-cl, poet