The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

Romain Rolland is born

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Vicente Blasco Ibañez is born

Explore: Blood and Sand, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Owen Davis is born

Sidney (“Paddy”) Chayefsky is born

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Edward Abbey is born

Explore: The Monkey Wrench Gang, Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey, What are some recurring themes in Edward Abbey's works?

H. L. Mencken dies

Explore: The American Language, H. L. Mencken, H.L. Mencken's portrayal and implications about Southerners in "Sahara of the Bozart."

H. E. Bates dies

Explore: The Daffodil Sky, Love for Lydia, H. E. Bates, In "Never" by H. E. Bates, does Nellie reach her intended destination?