OCTOBER 1 - BRITISH BIRTHDAYS
Julie Andrews, England,
actress and singer, Sound of Music, Mary Poppins
Michael Goodliffe, Cheshire England, actor, 5th Day of Peace
George Coulouris, Manchester England, actor, Runaway Bus
Stanley Holloway, born in London, England, actor, Higgins-Our Man Higgins
HenryIII, king of England, 1216-72
Julie Andrews..For me she is a great woman! Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and, more recently, The Princess Diaries. But do you know that Julie is also the author of many beloved children's books? Very Fairy Princess, Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, Mandy, Treasury for All Seasons: Poems and Songs to Celebrate the Year, Little Bo in Italy. All of them are so beautiful and wonderful, and not only for children! Now many of Julie's fans are waiting for upcoming releases the following books - Little Bo In London, The Very Fairy Princess: A Fairy Merry Christmas, Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart.
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Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John as King of England, reigning for 56 years from 1216 until his death. His contemporaries knew him as Henry of Winchester. He was the first child king in England since the reign of Ethelred the Unready. England prospered during his reign and his greatest monument is Westminster, which he made the seat of his government and where he expanded the abbey as a shrine to Edward the Confessor. He is the first of only five monarchs to reign in theKingdom of England or its successor states for 50 years or more, the others being Edward III (1327–1377), George III (1760–1820),Victoria (1837–1901) and Elizabeth II (1952–present).
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ReplyDeleteJulie Andrews has been a beloved and much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. Her career is an exciting blend of unique facets through which is woven a common thread bearing her undeniable imprint of elegance and integrity.
Ms. Andrews has the elegance, artistry and integrity that compliment her enduring dedication to her work and her fellow man as she continues her illustrious career. From her Broadway stage triumphs, her many motion picture successes added to her long list of top rated television specials and a recording career equaled by few, there can be little doubt that Ms. Andrews is truly an entertainment phenomenon.
"Have you ever noticed the color of Mary’s petticoats? I think Mary had a secret life of some sort."
Julie Andrews on Mary Poppins