It Happened on March 31, 1889
The film Tomorrowland starring George Clooney gives us the impression that Gustave Eiffel is a very important member of Plus Ultra . Eiffel was a prolific engineer, but I haven't come across him so far in my research.
Gustave does have something to tell you though...
He did make a big splash with the delivery of The Eiffel Tower , and so 9 months later, were born:
born on January 05, 1890
Cora Witherspoon American stage and film character actress whose career spanned nearly half a century
born on January 05, 1890
Mary Merrall English actress whose career of over 60 years encompassed stage, film and television work.
They are like two peas in a pod!
born on November 07, 1872 (d. 1945)
Lucille La Verne American stage and screen actress known for her appearances in silent, scolding, obnoxious, vituperative, sarcastic, cunning, and vengeful roles in early sound films
born on December 15, 1832
French civil engineer who built bridges for the French railway network, and the Eiffel Tower.
People featured in this post: French civil engineer who built bridges for the French railway network, and the Eiffel Tower.
Star of online memes, Richard E. Byrd, was born in 1888.
He is one of the most decorated U.S. naval officers.
He was born to explore!
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People featured in this post: Alice LiddellInspiration for the character Alice in Alice and Wonderland
Gardiner Greene HubbardAmerican lawyer, financier, founder and first president of the National Geographic Society
American naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor, and a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.