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TODAY - May 15, 2026

Thought of the Day

A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.

Today's Birthday

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Writer, English(1689)

An English aristocrat and writer who introduced an early form of immunization against smallpox to England.

 
L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum Author, American(1856)

An American author whose most notable work was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

 
James Neville Mason
James Neville Mason Actor, English(1909)

An English actor who appeared in more than 80 films.

 
Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield Musician, English(1953)

An English musician and composer who had big hit with Tubular Bells.

This day in History

1930

United Airlines introduces the first stewardesses on a flight from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyo.

1940

In United States, for the first time, Nylon stockings go on sale.

1941

Baseball player Joe DiMaggio begins a 56-game hitting streak.

1957

On Christmas Island, Great Britain drops a hydrogen bomb, becoming the third world power, after the United States and the Soviet Union, with thermonuclear capabilities.

1988

The Soviet Union begins withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan nearly a decade after invading the country.

Man who made the difference

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)

L. Frank Baum

An American writer who was born on 15th May 1856 in New York. He created an original fairyland and a light hearted adventure in his books series. His book series were full of a world of fantastic characters. His most notable book was “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” which published in 1900. He wrote more than 13 books about Oz. He is an inspiration for the modern writers. In 1939, a film based on Baum's books “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), has become a classic.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal