Saturday, May 13, 2017
[1842 - Sir Arthur Sullivan, classical & operetta (with Sir William Gilbert) composer, born in London]
[1864 - A Confederate POW is the first soldier to be buried at Arlington House (Arlington National Cemetery)]
[1908 - The Navy Nurse Corps is established]
[1914 - Joe Louis (Barrow), world heavyweight champion, born in Lafayette, Alabama]
[1923 - Bea (Beatrice) Arthur (Bernice Frankel), actress, comedian, born in New York City]
[1927 - Herbert David Ross, director, born in Brooklyn]
[1941 - Ritchie Valens (Richard Steven Valenzuela), singer, born in Pacoima, California]
[1943 - Mary Esther Wells, singer, born in Detroit]
[1954 - Pajama Game debuts on Broadway at St. James Theatre, runs for 1,063 performances]
Wu Wei
Immerse yourself in
Flowing river of life
Carries you to sea.
William's Whimsical Words:
There are rapids, but you will pass through them.
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