(125 years ago)
In 1895, Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s libel trial
against the Marquess of Queensbury opened in London
The Marquess had accused Wilde of homosexuality and
subsequently the court found that the Marquess’s claim was justified, and he
was acquitted. Wilde was liable for the Marquess’s substantial legal fees,
which left him bankrupt.
Upon leaving the court, a summons was issued for Wilde’s
arrest, since homosexuality was illegal. He was convicted and served two years
in prison from May 1895 to May 1897.
(30 years ago)
In 1990, American jazz singer and pianist, Sarah Vaughan
died.
(10 years ago)
In 2010, the first Apple iPad tablet computer was released.
Today’s famous birthdays
Tony Orlando - remembered for the Tony Orlando and Dawn hits
Tie a Yellow Ribbon and Knock Three Times, 76
Eddie Murphy - US
Ben Foster – former England
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