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Today is International Violin Day

June 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM

It is celebrated on the birthday of Igor Stravinsky, born Lomonosov, 17 June 1882; died New York, 6 April 1971.

According to this site, June 17 is also "White Bronco Day." The low speed chase of O.J. Simpson occurred on this day in 1994.

From Tom Holzman
Posted on June 17, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Thanks for sharing. Have a great Bronco Chase Day!
From Marianne Hansen
Posted on June 17, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Does this mean my buddy has to buy the beer?
From Terez Mertes
Posted on June 18, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Dang, I wish I'd read this blog on the 17th - I could have celebrated it with my violin teacher. Ah well, next year.

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