Biography

Anna popularized various ethnic dances.

On one hand, Lincoln was against slavery. On the other, however, opposed the idea of granting civil rights to Afro-Americans, and suggested emigration to Africa and Latin America.

Also of great distinction was Kosciuszko's admission (as one of three foreigners) by fellow combatants to the Society of the Cincinnati, founded by the most distinguished officers.

Towards the end of his life, Beethoven received many tokens of recognition.

Jane Austin's first literary attempts date from 1787 (she was 12 years old at the time).

After sailing for more than two months, one of the sailors spotted land. The ships probably reached Watling Island (San Salvador), Bahamas.

Two funerals of Michelangelo took place in Florence.

Monroe died on 5th August 1962.

Ernest Hemingway was a great cat lover.

In October 2020, New York’s Christie’s Auction House reported that a copy of the First Folio sold for $9.97 million.