History Trivia - Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Milan Italy) opens reading room

December 8

1542 Mary, Queen of Scots was born. 

1609 Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Milan Italy) opened its reading room, the second public library of Europe. 

1660 The first Shakespearean actress to appear on an English stage (believed to be a Ms. Norris) made her debut as Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello.

History Trivia - first Shakespearian actress appears on an English stage as Desdemona

December 8

65 BC Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) was born.  He was one of the most familiar and admired of the Roman poets.

877 Louis II, the Stammerer, was crowned King of France.

1542 Mary, Queen of Scots was born.

1609 Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Milan Italy) opened its reading room, the second public library of Europe.

1660 The first Shakespearian actress to appear on an English stage (believed to be a Ms. Norris) made her debut as Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello.

History Trivia - Vikings seize control of Eboracum (York)

November 1

All Saints Day.

193 Pertinax became emperor of Rome whose reign lasted three months.  He was known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors.  He tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards who rebelled and killed him.  

866 the Vikings seized control of Eboracum (York), the first major city to fall in their conquest of England.

1512  Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel was first exhibited.

1570  Netherlands was hit by a flood disaster and thousands were killed.

 1604 William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" was first presented.

1611 Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Tempest" was first presented.