Jubilees in Latvia
In 1895, Aleksandrs Grīns (Jēkabs Grīns) – Latvian writer (died in 1941).
In 1920, Jānis Brekte – painter, one of the best-known Latvian watercolorists. Brecht’s paintings of Old Riga (died in 1985) are especially popular.
In 1921, Rita Drīzule – a folklorist, wrote the selections of Latvian folk songs “Ziedot žišu noživjuju”, “Kad Saulīte rotajas”, “Liepu laipa” and “Balta gāja sērdienīte” (died in 2017).
In 1945, Imants Daudišs – diplomat and politician, was a member of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania, the 5th and 6th Saeima, Latvian ambassador to Russia and Great Britain (died in 2002).
In 1971, Inese Laizāne – actress and politician, was the director of the Daugavpils Theater, was a member of the 12th Saeima.
In 1973, Viesturs Dūle or Zuarguss Klororus-Zarmass – head of the Latvian Intellectual Development Fund.
In 1980, Jānis Minins – bobsleigh player and bobsleigh coach.
In 1981, Jānis Skutelis – actor of stand-up shows, theater and cinema, host of TV programs and events.
Skutelis delights humor lovers with the stand-up show “Again”
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Jubilees in the world
In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte – Emperor of France (died in 1821).
In 1771, Walter Scott – Scottish writer and poet (died in 1832).
In 1878, Pyotr Wrangel – Russian counter-revolutionary (died in 1928).
In 1912, Julia Child – American cook and television presenter, author of the iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” (died in 2004).
In 1928, Malcolm Glazer, an American businessman and owner of sports teams, controlled the English super club Manchester United (died in 2014).
In 1950, Anna – British princess.
In 1957, Želko Ivanik – Slovenian actor, winner of the “Emmy” award.
In 1963, Alejandro González Iñárritu – Mexican film director, winner of four “Oscar” awards.
In 1964, Melinda Gates – co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In 1968, Debra Messing – American actress.
In 1972, Ben Affleck – American actor, director and screenwriter, winner of two “Oscar” awards and two “Golden Globes”.
Jennifer Garner takes Ben Affleck to treatment for alcoholism
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In 1976, Budevijns Zendens – Dutch football player and coach, winner of the bronze award of two European Championship final tournaments.
In 1989, Joe Jonas – American singer and actor.
In 1990, Jennifer Lawrence – American actress, winner of the “Oscar” award.
Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars
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Events in Latvia
In 1202, Venno became the first master of the Order of Sword Brothers founded in Riga. However, in the summer of 1209, Venno, together with the order’s priest Johan, was killed in Riga by the order’s brother Vikberts from Sesta, with whom there had been disagreements, which are not explained in detail in the chronicles, regarding the internal discipline of the order.
In 1704, Peter I appointed Alexander Menshikov as the first general governor of the conquered areas in the territory of Estonia and Vidzeme. Initially, the administration of Vidzeme is concentrated in the military authorities. The first governors-general are Russian warlords.
Alfons Bermanis, German-Baltic photographer, died in 1871. One of the first photographers in Latvia. In 1862, he opened his own photo studio in Riga.
In 1998, with the motto “This is not political advertising, it’s a bike ride!” the bike ride around Latvia organized by the People’s Party begins.
In 1999, transport movement in both directions of the Riga-Jūrmala highway was closed. The police make such a decision due to the extremely poor visibility due to the fog and the nearby burning swamp.
In 2002, marking the day of death of the musician, leader of the group “Kino” Viktors Coja, who died tragically in Latvia, a monument was erected on the side of the highway in Talsi.
In 2004, the first gathering of wedding leaders in Latvia took place in Lizum, Gulbene district, at the Wedding Museum.
Events in the world
In 778, the knight Roland is killed in the battle of Ronsvaux Pass between the Franks and the Basques.
In 1057, King Macbeth of Scotland is killed in battle by Malcolm Kenmore (King Malcolm III), whose father, King Duncan I, was killed by Macbeth himself exactly 17 years ago.
In 1248, the foundation stone of the Cologne Cathedral is laid.
In 1824, freed slaves in America founded Liberia in western Africa.
In 1843, one of the world’s longest-standing amusement parks – “Tivoli” – was founded in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
In 1914, the cargo ship “Ancon” was the first to cross the Panama Canal, which was officially opened only in July 1920.
In 1961, on the third day of the construction of the Berlin Wall, soldier Konrad Schumann becomes the first defector to West Berlin.
In 1965, The Beatles performed in New York for almost 60,000 spectators. This concert is often considered the beginning of stadium rock.
In 1995, 50 years after the end of the Second World War, Japan apologizes for the first time for its actions during the war.
In 2007, a magnitude 8 earthquake shook Peru, killing 514 people.
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