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George Herriman, 1922 self-portrait
George Herriman (1880–1944, seen in a self-portrait) was an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–44). He started as a newspaper cartoonist in 1897 and introduced Krazy Kat in the strip The Dingbat Family in 1910. A Krazy Kat strip began in 1913; in its main motif, Ignatz Mouse pelted Krazy with bricks, which the naïve Kat interpreted as symbols of love. The strip was noted for its poetic dialogue, fantastic backgrounds, and experimental page layouts. Herriman was drawn to the landscapes of Monument Valley and the Enchanted Mesa, and his artwork used Navajo and Mexican motifs against shifting desert backgrounds. More influential than popular, Krazy Kat had an appreciative audience among people in the arts. Gilbert Seldes' article "The Krazy Kat Who Walks by Himself" was the earliest example of a critic from the high arts giving serious attention to a comic strip. Newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst gave Herriman a lifetime contract with King Features Syndicate, guaranteeing him a comfortable living. The Comics Journal placed the strip first on its list of the greatest comics of the 20th century, and his work has been a primary influence on many cartoonists. (Full article...)
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Lågskär Lighthouse
... that Finland's Lågskär island lighthouse (pictured) contained the world's first rotating gas lighting device?
... that two years after the magnificent wedding of Edward of Norfolk, his father-in-law was hanged at Tyburn?
... that the wooden chapel on Malören in northern Sweden became known as the "cathedral of the islands" due to its tall spire?
... that a content audit, a qualitative analysis of all or part of a website, can help an organization develop its content strategy?
... that in Dutch director Ruud van Hemert's Schatjes (1984), one of the most successful Dutch movies ever, parents and their children engage in guerrilla warfare?
... that no One Day International cricket matches have been played at the Albion Sports Complex since 1985?
... that royal midwife Mrs. Cannon collected exotic animals and curiosities such as Oliver Cromwell's nightcap?
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Sebastian Vettel
In Formula One, Sebastian Vettel (pictured) wins the Drivers' Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Astronomers confirm that z8_GND_5296, the most distant galaxy ever found, is 30 billion light-years from Earth.
Record levels of smog lead to the closure of schools, highways and the airport in Harbin, China.
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia are elected to the United Nations Security Council, but Saudi Arabia declines its seat.
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse Airport, Laos, killing all 49 people on board.
Recent deaths: Lou Reed – Marcia Wallace – Anthony Caro
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On this day...


October 28: Feast days of Simon the Zealot and Jude the Apostle (Western Christianity); Labour Day in New Zealand (2013)

Statue of Liberty
312 – Constantine the Great defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in Rome.
1886 – In New York Harbor, U.S. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty (pictured), a gift from France, to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence.
1893 – In Saint Petersburg, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky led the first performance of his Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Pathétique, nine days before his death.
1995 – The world's deadliest subway disaster took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, when an electrical malfunction caused a fire that killed 289 passengers and injured 265 more.
2009 – The detonation of a car bomb by an as-yet unidentified party in Peshawar, Pakistan, killed 137 people and injured more than 200 others.
More anniversaries: October 27 – October 28 – October 29
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A fuzzy photograph of a row of houses covered in snow and surrounded by trees and electrical poles all under a clear, light blue sky
It is rare for there to be snow in Florida. Snow rarely occurs because freezing temperatures in Florida are generally caused by the cold and dry winds of anticyclones. Frost is more common than snow, requiring temperatures of 45°F (7°C) or less at 2 metres (7 ft) above sea level, a cloudless sky, and a relative humidity of 65% or more. Generally, for snow to occur, the polar jet stream must move southward through Texas and into the Gulf of Mexico, with a stalled cold front across the southern portion of the state curving northeastward to combine freezing air into the frontal clouds. Much of the known information on snow in Florida prior to 1900 is from weather climatology provided by the Jacksonville National Weather Service; for this reason, information for other locations is sparse. The first white Christmas in Jacksonville's history resulted from a snowfall that occurred on December 23, 1989 (pictured). (Full list...)
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Saint George Palace
Saint George Palace is an historic building in the city of Rennes, France. Built in 1670, it was used as an abbey residence, replacing a much older abbey building that stood on the same site. During the French Revolution the abbey was closed and the property was seized by the government. Since 1930 the building has been listed as a monument historique of France. It now houses the fire services for the city and other civil administrative offices.
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From today's featured article


George Herriman, 1922 self-portrait
George Herriman (1880–1944, seen in a self-portrait) was an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Krazy Kat (1913–44). He started as a newspaper cartoonist in 1897 and introduced Krazy Kat in the strip The Dingbat Family in 1910. A Krazy Kat strip began in 1913; in its main motif, Ignatz Mouse pelted Krazy with bricks, which the naïve Kat interpreted as symbols of love. The strip was noted for its poetic dialogue, fantastic backgrounds, and experimental page layouts. Herriman was drawn to the landscapes of Monument Valley and the Enchanted Mesa, and his artwork used Navajo and Mexican motifs against shifting desert backgrounds. More influential than popular, Krazy Kat had an appreciative audience among people in the arts. Gilbert Seldes' article "The Krazy Kat Who Walks by Himself" was the earliest example of a critic from the high arts giving serious attention to a comic strip. Newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst gave Herriman a lifetime contract with King Features Syndicate, guaranteeing him a comfortable living. The Comics Journal placed the strip first on its list of the greatest comics of the 20th century, and his work has been a primary influence on many cartoonists. (Full article...)
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From Wikipedia's new and recently improved content:

Lågskär Lighthouse
... that Finland's Lågskär island lighthouse (pictured) contained the world's first rotating gas lighting device?
... that two years after the magnificent wedding of Edward of Norfolk, his father-in-law was hanged at Tyburn?
... that the wooden chapel on Malören in northern Sweden became known as the "cathedral of the islands" due to its tall spire?
... that a content audit, a qualitative analysis of all or part of a website, can help an organization develop its content strategy?
... that in Dutch director Ruud van Hemert's Schatjes (1984), one of the most successful Dutch movies ever, parents and their children engage in guerrilla warfare?
... that no One Day International cricket matches have been played at the Albion Sports Complex since 1985?
... that royal midwife Mrs. Cannon collected exotic animals and curiosities such as Oliver Cromwell's nightcap?
Archive – Start a new article – Nominate an article

 
In the news


Sebastian Vettel
In Formula One, Sebastian Vettel (pictured) wins the Drivers' Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Astronomers confirm that z8_GND_5296, the most distant galaxy ever found, is 30 billion light-years from Earth.
Record levels of smog lead to the closure of schools, highways and the airport in Harbin, China.
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia are elected to the United Nations Security Council, but Saudi Arabia declines its seat.
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse Airport, Laos, killing all 49 people on board.
Recent deaths: Lou Reed – Marcia Wallace – Anthony Caro
More current events...

On this day...


October 28: Feast days of Simon the Zealot and Jude the Apostle (Western Christianity); Labour Day in New Zealand (2013)

Statue of Liberty
312 – Constantine the Great defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in Rome.
1886 – In New York Harbor, U.S. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty (pictured), a gift from France, to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence.
1893 – In Saint Petersburg, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky led the first performance of his Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Pathétique, nine days before his death.
1995 – The world's deadliest subway disaster took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, when an electrical malfunction caused a fire that killed 289 passengers and injured 265 more.
2009 – The detonation of a car bomb by an as-yet unidentified party in Peshawar, Pakistan, killed 137 people and injured more than 200 others.
More anniversaries: October 27 – October 28 – October 29
Archive – By email – List of historical anniversaries
It is now October 28, 2013 (UTC) – Reload this page



From today's featured list


A fuzzy photograph of a row of houses covered in snow and surrounded by trees and electrical poles all under a clear, light blue sky
It is rare for there to be snow in Florida. Snow rarely occurs because freezing temperatures in Florida are generally caused by the cold and dry winds of anticyclones. Frost is more common than snow, requiring temperatures of 45°F (7°C) or less at 2 metres (7 ft) above sea level, a cloudless sky, and a relative humidity of 65% or more. Generally, for snow to occur, the polar jet stream must move southward through Texas and into the Gulf of Mexico, with a stalled cold front across the southern portion of the state curving northeastward to combine freezing air into the frontal clouds. Much of the known information on snow in Florida prior to 1900 is from weather climatology provided by the Jacksonville National Weather Service; for this reason, information for other locations is sparse. The first white Christmas in Jacksonville's history resulted from a snowfall that occurred on December 23, 1989 (pictured). (Full list...)
Recently featured: Works by H. C. McNeile – Colonial governors of New Jersey – Ed, Edd n Eddy episodes
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Saint George Palace
Saint George Palace is an historic building in the city of Rennes, France. Built in 1670, it was used as an abbey residence, replacing a much older abbey building that stood on the same site. During the French Revolution the abbey was closed and the property was seized by the government. Since 1930 the building has been listed as a monument historique of France. It now houses the fire services for the city and other civil administrative offices.
Photo: Julie Anne Workman
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