1746: Esther DeBerdt Reed born (American Revolution: women's relief organizer)

1834: Abigail Scott Duniway born (pioneer, reformer, writer, suffragist)

1841: Anna Louisa Cary born (singer)

1845: Sarah Bernhardt born

1919: Doris Lessing born (writer)

Saint's Day: Alodia and Nunilo, Cordula, Mary Salome

Holiday (U.S.): Mother-in-Law Day

Quote for Today

• Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.
  — Doris Lessing
  

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