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George Orwell’s novel of a dystopian future, 1984, was
published on June 8, 1949. The novel’s all-seeing leader,
known as “Big Brother,” became a universal symbol for
intrusive government and oppressive bureaucracy.
George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair ) who was born in India,
the son of a British civil servant.
Eric Arthur Blair
(25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950)
On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway—one of the most decisive
U.S. victories in its war against Japan—came to an end. In the
four-day sea and air battle, the outnumbered U.S. Pacific Fleet
succeeded in destroying four Japanese aircraft carriers with the
loss of only one of its own, the Yorktown, thus reversing the tide
against the previously invincible Japanese navy.
Navy ships arrive on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon
in 1939.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer best known for her
smooth performance of "The Girl from Ipanema," died
Monday from undisclosed causes at her home in
Philadelphia.
Paul Ricci, a family friend and musician, confirmed her
death in a Facebook post.
“The Girl from Ipanema” won a Grammy in 1965 for record
of the year and Gilberto received nominations for best new
artist and best vocal performance.
Astrud Gilberto(Astrud Evangelina Weinert)
(29 March 1940 – 5 June 2023)
TIM MAGUIRE
GREASE officially opened on Broadway at the
Broadhurst on June 7th, 1972. The show starred
Barry Bostwick as Danny and Carole Demas as
Sandy.
