2024-02-08 13:32:55
In the anniversaries of February 8 These events that occurred on a day like today in Argentina and the world stand out:
1692. The Salem Witches
Doctor William Griggs diagnoses the daughter and niece of the Reverend Samuel Parris as possessed by the devil.. In this way, it explains the behavior of the young women, which strictly speaking could have been caused by epilepsy or the consumption of a mushroom, according to subsequent research. It is the beginning of religious persecution in Salem, Massachusetts. The witchcraft trials continue for almost a year and a half and more than 150 people are imprisoned. The witch hunt remained a symbol of religious fanaticism and was used by Arthur Miller to explore through his theater work. Witches of Salem the phenomenon of McCarthyism.
1915. It premieres The birth of a nation
A key film in the development of cinema is premiered in Los Angeles, as well as one of the most controversial works of the seventh art: The birth of a nation. David Griffith’s epic film lasts more than three hours and focuses on the Civil War, with a clear stance taken by the racist South and glorifying supremacist elements. The film shows the Ku Klux Klan in a more than condescending way, including lynching. It was even projected in the White House, for President Woodrow Wilson to see. Despite everything, it is considered a cinematographic milestone due to the magnitude of the production and staging. A year later, Griffith filmed Intoleranceanother equally ambitious film.
1932. Nace John Williams
Composer John Williams is born in New York. One of the most celebrated authors of film soundtracks, he was the author of the music of Star Wars and from the saga of Harry Potter. However, his name is associated with Steven Spielberg, for whom he wrote the music for, among others, Indiana Jones, E. T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List y Saving Private Ryan. He received five Oscars and in 2020 he shared the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts with Ennio Morricone.
1957. The birth of Russian will see
Norberto Verea was born in Gerli. He Russian He came through the youth ranks of Independiente, before playing for more than a decade as a goalkeeper during promotion. After his retirement, he reached the media. He hosted “Heavy Rock and Pop” and went through sports journalism with his particular look. Rock, journalism and football come together in a figure of speech that goes against the dominant narratives.
1959. Mauricio Macri is born
Mauricio Macri is born in Tandil. Eldest son of businessman Francisco Macri, he held positions at Socma, the family conglomerate. He was kidnapped for ransom in 1991 and was later convicted of car smuggling., being acquitted by the Supreme Court of Menemism, in a ruling that was cause for impeachment. President of Boca since 1995, he entered politics in 2003. He failed in his first attempt to be head of Government. After a brief stint as a deputy, he won the Buenos Aires government in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011. It carried out a private program and was involved in the wiretapping case. He won the 2015 presidential election, in the first ballotage of Argentine history. It applied a strong adjustment to the detriment of the middle and lower classes while the financial sector enjoyed a formidable transfer of resources, crowned with the multimillion-dollar IMF loan. He lost re-election in 2019, in the first round. Today he faces complaints for the existence of a judicial table during his administration. In March 2023 he announced that he would not participate in that year’s presidential elections. Later, he agreed to support Javier Milei in the runoff.
2012. Farewell to Skinny Spinetta
The country is moved by the news of the death of Luis Alberto Spinetta. The skinny He was just 62 years old and was battling lung cancer. The last living image of him was a journalistic guard that revealed his state of health. His remains were cremated and the ashes were thrown into the Río de la Plata. Throughout his career, he was a mainstay of groups such as Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, Spinetta Jade and Spinetta y los Socios del Desierto.. He left fundamental records of Argentine popular music, such as Artaudand reviewed his career in 2009 in a memorable concert on the Vélez field.
2016. Amelia Bence passes away
Amelia Bence diesat 101 years old. Born María Batvinik, she was one of the figures of Argentine cinema in the 1940s. starred The gaucho war and a year later she was associated with her role in The most beautiful eyes in the world. Her career in theater was vast; highlights its staff Alfonsinaabout the life of Alfonsina Storni.
2019. Tomorrow Albert Finney
British actor Albert Finney dies at 82. One of the usual faces of cinema since the 60s, after the consecration in Tom Jones. He was Hercule Poirot Murder on the Orient Expressthe Shakespearean actor of The dresserthe alcoholic consul of under the volcanothe lawyer of Erin Brockovich. For those five films he was nominated for an Oscar, which he never won. He was also seen in Two on the road y The big fish.