George Rex Graham, founder of Graham’s Magazine,hired Edgar
Allan Poe as a critic and editor in February 1841 at an annual salary
of $800. The magazine was the first to publish Poe’s first detective
story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", Poe left Graham’s employ
in April 1842 but still made occasional contributions.
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20
Apr
FIRST DETECTIVE STORY IN THIS DAY IN 1841
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06
Apr
ACTOR ROY THINNES IS 74 TODAY
Roy Thinnes is a television and film actor best known for his role of
David Vincent in the ABC series The Invaders (1967-1968). He also
portrayed the character Alfred Wentworth in the pilot episode of Law
& Order on NBC in 1990.
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26
Mar
LEONARD NIMOY IS 81 TODAY!
Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the original Star Trek series
(1966-1969).
In April 2010, Leonard Nimoy announced his retirement from
playing the Star Trek character Spock. His retirement has not
included voice acting.
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22
Mar
WILLIAM SHATNER IS 81 TODAY
William Alan Shatner gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for
his portrayal of James T. Kirk, captain of the USS Enterprise, in the science
fiction television series Star Trek on NBC from 1966 to 1969.
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