#onthisday — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #onthisday, aggregated by home.social.
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Belshazzar's Feast (1820) — a subversive take on the coronation of George IV.
Discover the apocalyptic compositions of John Martin — born #onthisday in 1789 — and how in his epic landscapes one can see reflected his revolutionary leanings: https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/john-martin-and-the-theatre-of-subversion #otd
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Belshazzar's Feast (1820) — a subversive take on the coronation of George IV.
Discover the apocalyptic compositions of John Martin — born #onthisday in 1789 — and how in his epic landscapes one can see reflected his revolutionary leanings: https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/john-martin-and-the-theatre-of-subversion #otd
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19 juillet 1799 : Naissance de la femme de lettres française Sophie Rostopchine, comtesse de Ségur.
Fille d'un gouverneur de Moscou, elle devient célèbre pour ses romans pour la jeunesse dans lesquels elle dénonce les châtiments corporels.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comtesse_de_S%C3%A9gur -
19 juillet 1799 : Naissance de la femme de lettres française Sophie Rostopchine, comtesse de Ségur.
Fille d'un gouverneur de Moscou, elle devient célèbre pour ses romans pour la jeunesse dans lesquels elle dénonce les châtiments corporels.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comtesse_de_S%C3%A9gur -
100 years ago today: #onThisDay #history #newYorkTimes
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📅 JULY 19 📖
#OnThisDay in #history:64 – The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city.
1588 – Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: The Spanish Armada is sighted in the English Channel.
1843 – Brunel's steamship the SS Great Britain is launched, becoming the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull and screw propeller, becoming the largest vessel afloat in the world.
1977 – The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2) and received at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 12:41 a.m. Eastern time (ET).
1983 – The first three-dimensional reconstruction of a human head in a CT is published.
*Events selected are not necessarily positive/happy/to-be-celebrated, but items I thought were historically interesting and/or significant to their time and I'm trying to select items from a broad range of history and not clumped too close together.
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Today marks 25 years since the original release of Final Fantasy X in Japan back in 2001. An entry that marked several firsts for the series: it was the first Final Fantasy game for the PlayStation 2, the first with full voice acting and fully animated facial expressions, and the first to get a direct storyline sequel in Final Fantasy X-2. Also a game I should probably stop considering one of the "newer" FF titles, at this point.
Much like Final Fantasy VIII, a heavy focus was placed on the romance between the two main leads, Tidus and Yuna. However, the broader story can justifiably be called a critique of religious institutions, tackling the correlation between uncritical religious dogma and systemic prejudice.
Through the 'found family' dynamic between its characters, FFX explored themes of death, grief, purpose, and what it takes to challenge dated societal norms, and ultimately showed the beauty of finding yourself, being accepted, breaking cycles and carving out your own path in life, beyond the path you were told you should follow.
#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyX #FFX #VideoGames #Gaming #Games #RPG #OTD #OnThisDay
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Today marks 25 years since the original release of Final Fantasy X in Japan back in 2001. An entry that marked several firsts for the series: it was the first Final Fantasy game for the PlayStation 2, the first with full voice acting and fully animated facial expressions, and the first to get a direct storyline sequel in Final Fantasy X-2. Also a game I should probably stop considering one of the "newer" FF titles, at this point.
Much like Final Fantasy VIII, a heavy focus was placed on the romance between the two main leads, Tidus and Yuna. However, the broader story can justifiably be called a critique of religious institutions, tackling the correlation between uncritical religious dogma and systemic prejudice.
Through the 'found family' dynamic between its characters, FFX explored themes of death, grief, purpose, and what it takes to challenge dated societal norms, and ultimately showed the beauty of finding yourself, being accepted, breaking cycles and carving out your own path in life, beyond the path you were told you should follow.
#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyX #FFX #VideoGames #Gaming #Games #RPG #OTD #OnThisDay
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Movies of the day (4/8)
🎬 Barbie(2023)
🎬 Oppenheimer(2023)
🎬 Cobweb(2023)
🎬 The Equalizer 2(2018)
© TMDB
#Barbie #Oppenheimer #Cobweb #TheEqualizer2 #Action #Adventure #Comedy #Crime #Drama #Fantasy #History #Horror #Thriller #Movie #MovieOfTheDay #OnThisDay #TMDB -
How very odd!
Usually when looking for an #onthisday subject to write about I first scroll down Wikipedia’s list of what happened on this date looking for any names or event which strike a chord with me.
Next I do a search for authors, looking for someone who seems appropriate for the literary-minded denizens of Mastodon.
Today? Not a single author, usually there’re about twenty to choose from, and only four writers to boot, none of any particular significance.
Seems the 19th of July has never been a productive day for followers of the written word.
#WritersOfMastodon #SecretLife… #HowtoSucceed… #Author #Novel
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How very odd!
Usually when looking for an #onthisday subject to write about I first scroll down Wikipedia’s list of what happened on this date looking for any names or events which strike a chord with me.
Next I search for authors, looking for any who seem appropriate for the literary-minded denizens of Mastodon.
Today? Not a single author!
Usually there’re about twenty to choose from, and only four writers to boot, none of any particular significance.
Seems the 19th of July has never been a productive day for followers of the written word.
#WritersOfMastodon #SecretLife… #HowtoSucceed… #Author #Novel
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On this day in 64, the Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero, causing widespread devastation and destroying half of the city.
On this day in 1843, steamship the SS Great Britain is launched, the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull and screw propeller.
On this day in 1870, French emperor Napoleon III declares war on Prussia, starting the Franco-Prussian War.
On this day in 1900, Paris Métro Ligne 1 opens for operation.
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On this day in 64, the Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero, causing widespread devastation and destroying half of the city.
On this day in 1843, steamship the SS Great Britain is launched, the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull and screw propeller.
On this day in 1870, French emperor Napoleon III declares war on Prussia, starting the Franco-Prussian War.
On this day in 1900, Paris Métro Ligne 1 opens for operation.
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SS Great Britain #OnThisDay
On 19 July 1843 the SS Great Britain was launched. At the time of its launch SS Great Britain was the largest passenger ship in the world....
https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/07/19/ss-great-britain-onthisday/
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SS Great Britain #OnThisDay
On 19 July 1843 the SS Great Britain was launched. At the time of its launch SS Great Britain was the largest passenger ship in the world....
https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/07/19/ss-great-britain-onthisday/
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19.7.2016: Lustgarten. Olisi pitänyt laittaa kolikko kuplamiehen rasiaan, kun sain muutaman värikkään ja vauhdikkaan kuvan.
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19.7.2016: Lustgarten. Olisi pitänyt laittaa kolikko kuplamiehen rasiaan, kun sain muutaman värikkään ja vauhdikkaan kuvan.
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Moon in Libra, Jul 19, 2026, 04:57 UTC (☉ in ♋︎, ☽ in ♎︎)
https://hermetic.com/crowley/astrology/your-place-among-the-stars/moon-in-libra
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Moon in Libra, Jul 19, 2026, 04:57 UTC (☉ in ♋︎, ☽ in ♎︎)
https://hermetic.com/crowley/astrology/your-place-among-the-stars/moon-in-libra
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July 19
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`Fifteen rented houses 125,000 “ Furniture, etc., sold at auction, July 19 8,000 “ --------- ----- 1,775,676 “ 5-1/2 reales.`
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“The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies” by Henry Charles Lea
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68744 -
July 19
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`Fifteen rented houses 125,000 “ Furniture, etc., sold at auction, July 19 8,000 “ --------- ----- 1,775,676 “ 5-1/2 reales.`
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“The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies” by Henry Charles Lea
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68744 -
The original comic strip of one of the most recognisable and frequently replicated 'Peanuts' scenes, showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a wooden dock and gazing at the sunset together, was published 36 years ago, on July 18, 1990. It's a single panel with a pretty basic scene, but it channels Schulz's distinct melancholy in such a simple, tender way that I think that's the reason it stuck.
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The original comic strip of one of the most recognisable and frequently replicated 'Peanuts' scenes, showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a wooden dock and gazing at the sunset together, was published 36 years ago, on July 18, 1990. It's a single panel with a pretty basic scene, but it channels Schulz's distinct melancholy in such a simple, tender way that I think that's the reason it stuck.
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The original comic strip of one of the most recognisable and frequently replicated 'Peanuts' scenes, showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a wooden dock and gazing at the sunset together, was published 36 years ago, on July 18, 1990. It's a single panel with a pretty basic scene, but it channels Schulz's distinct melancholy in such a simple, tender way that I think that's the reason it stuck.
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The original comic strip of one of the most recognisable and frequently replicated 'Peanuts' scenes, showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a wooden dock and gazing at the sunset together, was published 36 years ago, on July 18, 1990. It's a single panel with a pretty basic scene, but it channels Schulz's distinct melancholy in such a simple, tender way that I think that's the reason it stuck.
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The original comic strip of one of the most recognisable and frequently replicated 'Peanuts' scenes, showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy sitting on a wooden dock and gazing at the sunset together, was published 36 years ago, on July 18, 1990. It's a single panel with a pretty basic scene, but it channels Schulz's distinct melancholy in such a simple, tender way that I think that's the reason it stuck.
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https://www.wacoca.com/media/714776/ ゲイリー・ムーア『Still Got The Blues』：原点回帰を果たしたアルバム #AlbertCollins #AlbertKing #Blues #FleetwoodMac #GaryMoore #GeorgeHarrison #JimmyRogers #music #OnThisDay #OtisRush #PeterGreen #ReDiscoveredAlbums #音楽
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Recorded #OnThisDay 47 years ago:
Secret Affair - Peel Session 1979
The complete session recorded by Secret Affair on 18 July 1979 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 25th of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Glory Boys (0:26)
2. My World (4:31)
3. I'm Not Free But I'm Cheap (8:36)
4. Going To A Go-Go (14:29) -
Recorded #OnThisDay 47 years ago:
Secret Affair - Peel Session 1979
The complete session recorded by Secret Affair on 18 July 1979 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 25th of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Glory Boys (0:26)
2. My World (4:31)
3. I'm Not Free But I'm Cheap (8:36)
4. Going To A Go-Go (14:29) -
https://www.wacoca.com/media/714753/ ラッシュ「Bastille Day」解説：フランス革命を壮大なロックへ昇華した一曲 #GeddyLee #music #NeilPeart #OnThisDay #OnThisDayToday #prog #ProgRock #Rock #RUSH #STORYBEHINDTHESONG #音楽
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https://www.wacoca.com/media/714753/ ラッシュ「Bastille Day」解説：フランス革命を壮大なロックへ昇華した一曲 #GeddyLee #music #NeilPeart #OnThisDay #OnThisDayToday #prog #ProgRock #Rock #RUSH #STORYBEHINDTHESONG #音楽
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https://www.wacoca.com/media/714753/ ラッシュ「Bastille Day」解説：フランス革命を壮大なロックへ昇華した一曲 #GeddyLee #music #NeilPeart #OnThisDay #OnThisDayToday #prog #ProgRock #Rock #RUSH #STORYBEHINDTHESONG #音楽
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#OnThisDay in 1913, Potlatch rioters in Seattle sacked both the IWW and Socialist headquarters. historylink.org/File/2541
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#OnThisDay in 1913, Potlatch rioters in Seattle sacked both the IWW and Socialist headquarters. historylink.org/File/2541
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I note, in passing, on this day, in history … the anniversary of the Lesser Feast of Immanuel Hermann Fichte (son of Johann Gottlieb Fichte), William Makepeace Thackeray, …
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I note, in passing, on this day, in history … the anniversary of the Lesser Feast of Immanuel Hermann Fichte (son of Johann Gottlieb Fichte), William Makepeace Thackeray, …
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https://www.wacoca.com/media/714707/ ステッペンウルフ「Born To Be Wild」：映画『イージー・ライダー』に起用された反逆のアンセム #ClassicRock #MarsBonfire #music #OnThisDay #OnThisDayToday #Rock #Steppenwolf #音楽
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https://www.wacoca.com/media/714707/ ステッペンウルフ「Born To Be Wild」：映画『イージー・ライダー』に起用された反逆のアンセム #ClassicRock #MarsBonfire #music #OnThisDay #OnThisDayToday #Rock #Steppenwolf #音楽
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JULY 18, 1966: HOUGH UPRISING
Protest and civil unrest broke out in Cleveland following years of escalation of racial tension.
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JULY 18, 1966: HOUGH UPRISING
Protest and civil unrest broke out in Cleveland following years of escalation of racial tension.
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JULY 18, 1946: MURDER OF MACEO SNIPES
WWII veteran Maceo Snipes was murdered after casting his vote in the Georgia Democratic Primary.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/murder-of-maceo-snipes/
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JULY 18, 1946: MURDER OF MACEO SNIPES
WWII veteran Maceo Snipes was murdered after casting his vote in the Georgia Democratic Primary.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/murder-of-maceo-snipes/
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JULY 18, 1899: NEWSBOYS STRIKE IN NEW YORK
The Newsboys Strike of 1899 began in New York City.
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JULY 18, 1899: NEWSBOYS STRIKE IN NEW YORK
The Newsboys Strike of 1899 began in New York City.
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JULY 18, 1890: GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLIAMS PENS LETTER EXPOSING ATROCITIES IN THE CONGO
Hoping to spark a movement in protest of the Belgian government’s role in its African colony, historian George Washington Williams wrote an open letter to Belgian King Leopold II exposing atrocities in the Congo.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/gw-williams-exposes-atrocities-congo/
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JULY 18, 1890: GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLIAMS PENS LETTER EXPOSING ATROCITIES IN THE CONGO
Hoping to spark a movement in protest of the Belgian government’s role in its African colony, historian George Washington Williams wrote an open letter to Belgian King Leopold II exposing atrocities in the Congo.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/gw-williams-exposes-atrocities-congo/
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JULY 18, 1863: SGT. WILLIAM CARNEY EARNS MEDAL OF HONOR ON CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
A volunteer infantryman performed an act of courage that was the earliest event to earn an African American soldier the Medal of Honor.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/54th-carney-medal-of-honor
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JULY 18, 1863: SGT. WILLIAM CARNEY EARNS MEDAL OF HONOR ON CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
A volunteer infantryman performed an act of courage that was the earliest event to earn an African American soldier the Medal of Honor.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/54th-carney-medal-of-honor
