Died. Henriette Caillaux, ex-Premier Joseph Caillaux’s wife, acquitted in 1914 of murdering Editor Gaston Calmette of Le Figaro; in Département Sarthe, France. Campaigning against Caillaux, then Finance Minister, Calmette had printed a love letter Caillaux had written Henriette while he was still married to his first wife, and threatened to print more. Mme. Caillaux went to his office and shot him dead. A French jury decided there had been no premeditation, acquitted her, and precipitated a political crisis. Read More...
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Throughout the explosive period in the early 1960s when the Beatles rose to unprecedented fame with hits like “Please Please Me,” “From Me to You” and “She Loves You,” Paul McCartney was quietly snapping shots on his 35mm camera to commemorate the moments that we now know would change music history forever. Read More...
While Mercury is already the ruling planet of the Leo, because you were born in the first Decan, or part, of the sign, you actually receive a double serving of Mercury's planetary influence. As Mercury is the planet of communication, it is no surprise that you have an agile mind and great communication skills. You use your mental abilities to stay methodically focused on tasks that you feel are valuable. In the same light, Mercury's influence also connects with your ability to accurately understand and cater to the needs of others. Read More...