Archive for December, 2008

April 10, 1925 – “The Great Gatsby” Published by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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On April 10, 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald published the still very famous book, The Great Gatsby.
F. Scott Fitzgerald dies at the age of 44 of a heart attack caused by his drinking problem.
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March 6, 1925 – “Pionerskaya Pravda” Newspaper Founded

On March 6, 1925 Pionerskaya Pravda, which is a Russian Children’s Newspaper, is founded. This newspaper turned out to be one of the oldest newspapers directed towards children. At one point the newspaper has a circulation of 10 Million. Although the newspaper continues to exist today, popularity has drastically decreased.

Decemeber 26, 1925 the Great Sphinx of Giza

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On Decemeber 26, 1925 the Great Sphinx of Giza is restored and completely unearthed.
The restoration had been previously attempted by Thutmose IV in 1400BC.
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