Posted on November 5, 2020
Key Points
Today’s famous birthday (born on this date in 1890) was a painter, graphic artist, and illustrator.
Jan Zrzavý was born in Bohemia, but now his birthplace is part of Czechia, aka Czech Republic.
Zrzavý was part of the modernism art movement, but he was also influenced by Medieval art. In 1965 he was honored with the title National Artist.
Enjoy!
Also on this date:
Anniversary of the Cry for Independence in El Salvador
Artist Howard Terpning’s birthday
Anniversary of the Day of Giving for victims of Hurricane Sandy
Guy Fawkes Day
Anniversary of the discovery of x-rays
(Some sources say November 8 is the anniversary)
(Some sources say November 8 is the anniversary)
Anniversary of China’s first lunar satellite
Birthday of Ghazan, ruler of the Ilkhanate
Play Monopoly Day
Love Your Red Hair Day
Firewood Day
Thanksgiving Day in Liberia
(First Thursday of November)
Plan ahead:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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November holidays
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November birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in November
And here are my Pinterest boards for:
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Historical anniversaries in December