On this day in 1947, Stephen King is born in Maine.

Listen to his rules for writers from his memoir and writing guide. Wannabe novelists, these rules are for you

Today is September 21, 2020.

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On this day in 2017, Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico.

Listen to an excerpt from the first-hand account of Chef Jose Andres when he flew down to Puerto Rico to help.

Today is September 20, 2020.

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On this day in the Jewish calendar in 2020 is Rosh Hashanah. It acts as the first of the Jewish High Holy Days specified in the book of Leviticus that occurs in the early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere.

Listen to an essay by Devin Murphy as he recalled one the most important Rosh Hashanah celebrations in his life.

Today is September 19, 2020.

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On this day in 1846, Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning exchange their last letters to each other before they move to Italy.

Listen to the words of one of those letters from Elizabeth, giving a glimpse into the passion and love she had which would fuel her famous Sonnets from the Portuguese.

Today is September 18, 2020.

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On this day in 1849, the American abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, escapes from slavery.

Listen to the American poet, Eloise Greenfield, capture Tubman’s enduring legend starting on that day.

Today is September 17, 2020.

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On this day in 1925, B.B. King,  American blues artist, was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

Listen to the pain-filled lyrics of one of his songs, “Why I Sing the Blues”.

Today is September 16, 2020.

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On this day in 1890, Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in the United Kingdom.

Listen to the settling being placed for one of her beloved novels, Murder on the Nile.

Today is September 15, 2020.

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On this day in 1985 "The Golden Girls", starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty, debuts on NBC.

Listen to one of many classic monologues from Betty White’s character, Rose, as she recalls living in St. Olaf, Minnesota.

Today is September 14, 2020.

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On this day in 1916, Roald Dahl is born in Llandaff, Cardiff in Wales.

Listen to an excerpt from his famous work, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Today is September 13, 2020.

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On this day in 2012, excavators announced they likely found the remains of King Richard III of England under a carpark (parking lot for my fellow non-Bostonian Americans) in Leicester.

Listen to the poem that was read at his funeral by the poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, when he was finally re-buried.

Today is September 12, 2020.

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