Wednesday
Dec. 31, 1997
Ring Out, Wild Bells
Today's Reading: "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
The first New Year's celebration dates back to around 2000 BC in Mesopotamia.
American composer Jule Styne, whose musicals include GYPSY and FUNNY GIRL, was born on this day in London in 1905.
French painter Henri Matisse, whose work inspired many 20th century artists, was born on this day in northern France in 1869.
It's the birthday of WWII army general, George Marshall, in Union Town, Pennsylvania, 1880.
Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.®