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#1501 · September 21, 2024, 2:22 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1860 philosopher (The World as Will and Representation, philosophical pessimism, hedgehog's dilemma) Arthur Schopenhauer died of pulmonary-respiratory failure at home in Frankfurt aged 72. Hauptfriedhof Frankfurt am Main, Germany thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/21/day
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#1502 · September 21, 2024, 2:24 pm
21 September 1947. Horror writer Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, USA. His books have sold over 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into Hollywood films, including: Carrie, The Shining, Knightriders, Creepshow, Cat’s Eyes, and Silver Bullet.
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#1503 · September 22, 2024, 2:04 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1840 diarist, known for revelations for which she was dubbed "the first modern lesbian", Gentleman Jack, Anne Lister died of a fever in what is now Kutaisi, Georgia aged 49. St. John the Baptist Minster Churchyard, Halifax, England thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/22/day
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#1504 · September 22, 2024, 2:05 pm
22 September 1888. The 1st issue of National Geographic Magazine was published. It’s the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It primarily contains articles about science, nature, geography, history, and world culture.
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#1505 · September 23, 2024, 1:53 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1939 neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud died from a physician assisted overdose of morphine at his home in Hampstead, London, age 83. Cremated remains in "Freud Corner" Golders Green Crematorium, London thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1506 · September 23, 2024, 1:54 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1943 novelist (Beyond the Rocks, Three Weeks), scriptwriter, Elinor Glyn died at 39 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, London, aged 78. Cremated remains at Golders Green Crematorium, London thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1507 · September 23, 2024, 1:54 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1973, poet (Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada), diplomat and politician Pablo Neruda died in his house in Isla Negra, Santiago, Chile under mysterious circumstances at the age of 69. Casa de Isla Negra, El Quisco, Chile thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1508 · September 23, 2024, 1:55 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1981, Native Canadian, poet ("My Heart Soars"), actor (Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales), a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation of Burrard Inlet, Chief Dan George died in Vancouver, aged 82. Burrard Cemetery in North Vancouver thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1509 · September 24, 2024, 1:36 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1870 writer (Carmen, Lokis, La Vénus d'Ille), archaeologist, historian, Prosper Mérimée died in Cannes aged 66. Cimetière du Grand Jas, Cannes thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1510 · September 24, 2024, 1:38 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1991, author/illustrator (Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham), poet, Dr. Seuss, Theodore Geisel died; throat cancer; home in La Jolla, California aged 87. Cremated remains scattered thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/24/day
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#1511 · September 24, 2024, 1:39 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1994 writer (Psycho, American Gothic, ‘’That Hell Bound Train’’), Robert Bloch died in Los Angeles from cancer aged 77. Cremated remains; Room of Prayer columbarium at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/23/day
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#1512 · September 24, 2024, 1:39 pm
#RIP #OTD in 2004 playwright, novelist (Bonjour Tristesse, Aimez-vous Brahms?, La chamade), screenwriter, Françoise Sagan died; pulmonary embolism in Honfleur, France aged 69. Seuzac Village Cemetery, Cajarc, Departement du Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/24/day
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#1513 · September 25, 2024, 2:11 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1621 poet, playwright (Antonius), one of the first Englishwomen to gain notice for her writing and her literary patronage, Mary Sidney died of smallpox at her townhouse in Aldersgate Street in London, aged 59. Salisbury Cathedral, England thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/25/day
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#1514 · September 25, 2024, 2:13 pm
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#1515 · September 25, 2024, 2:14 pm
#RIP #OTD in 2003 journalist, writer (Paper Lion), actor (Reds, Good Will Hunting), co-founder of The Paris Review, George Plimpton died in his Manhattan apartment from a heart attack aged 76. Cremation thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/25/day
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#1516 · September 26, 2024, 1:48 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1936 editor, scholar, literary critic, poet, patron of the arts, founding publisher of Poetry magazine, Harriet Monroe died on her way to climb Machu Picchu from a cerebral hemorrhage aged 75. Cremated remains interred in Arequipa, Peru thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/26/day
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#1517 · September 26, 2024, 1:48 pm
26 September 1947. Hugh Lofting died (aged 61). He created Dr Dolittle, a classic of children’s literature. Dolittle is a doctor who can speak with animals in their own languages. The novel has been adapted into a number of Hollywood films.
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#1518 · September 27, 2024, 1:41 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1961, early modernist poet, novelist (HERmione), essayist, H. D. (Hilda Doolittle) died from complications of a stroke in the Klinik Hirslanden in Zürich, aged 75. Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania thefinalfootprint.com/?p=200
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#1519 · September 28, 2024, 1:25 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1891 author (Moby-Dick; or, The Whale; Typee; Billy Budd, Sailor) Herman Melville died at his home in New York City at age 72. Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/28/day
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#1520 · September 28, 2024, 1:27 pm
#RIP #OTD in 1966, French writer (Manifeste du surréalisme), poet, anarchist and anti-fascist, the founder of Surrealism, André Breton died, aged 70. Cimetière des Batignolles in Paris thefinalfootprint.com/2024/09/28/day
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