In The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, lovable Benjy Compson watches a game of golf on April 7, … More
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First Contact Day (April 5, 2063)
On April 5, 2063, Vulcans make first contact with humans near Bozeman, Montana. This encountered was triggered by the first … More
Winston Smith begins to keep a diary. (4 April 1984)
In 1984 by George Orwell, the action begins when the main character begins a diary on April 4, 1984. From … More
The Breakfast Club has Detention (March 24)
Five students met for detention on March 24, 1984. They concluded: “Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we … More
Sadie Kane’s Birthday (or, what else to celebrate on March 17).
We all know what we’ll be doing on March 17th–drinking and laughing and celebrating all things Irish. Maybe the truly … More
Deadpool empowers Vanessa (International Women’s Day, March 8)
Our favorite calendar couple features Wade Wilson (soon-to-become Deadpool) and his lady-love Vanessa Carlysle. They “celebrate” holidays throughout the year … More
Ash Wednesday
Now, you’ve got a choice for this holy day. You can either watch Ash Wednesday–about two brothers (Edward Burns and … More
Vianne and Anouk arrive in Lansquenet and open a chocolaterie
Single mom Vianne brings her six-year-old daughter to move into a small French just before the beginning of Lent. They … More
Anna Howard Shaw Day (Feb 14)
Yeah, yeah, love is in the air and all that other stuff. Romantic love is fleeting, but you know what … More
Buffy’s Birthday (January 19)
Though there is some dispute in the Whedonverse, the Joss finally decreed that Buffy Summers’ official date of birth is … More
