Topic: Sweden
In 1977, The Guardian', a British paper, published a seven-page story about San Serriffe. This hoax is credited with getting the British in the April Fools' mood for years to come. In 1985, Mets fans were excited to learn about Sidd Finch, ...
On Aug. 23, 1960, Broadway librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, 65, died in Doylestown, Pa.Today is Monday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2010. There are 130 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 23, 1960, Broadway librettist Oscar Hammerstein (HAM'-ur-STYN') ...
Ingmar BergmanSTOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) _ Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, has died, the president of his foundation said. He was 89.Bergman died Monday at his home in Faro, Sweden, ...