?

Previous Entry | Next Entry

Two Events of Note Today

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Also on this date in 1996, Jon Pertwee, the British actor best known for his roles as the third Doctor on the series Doctor Who and Worzel Gummidge, died at the age of 79.

Comments

( 4 comments — Leave a comment )
(Deleted comment)
jkahane
May. 21st, 2010 03:08 pm (UTC)
I was quite fond of Jon Pertwee as well, and met him a couple of times at conventions.

I've seen his son in a few things, but not a lot that I can remember at the moment. Will have to do a Google search when time permits. Other stuff, like CanGames, on my plate at the moment.
doctor_toc
May. 21st, 2010 09:34 am (UTC)
I was lucky enough to meet Jon briefly shortly before he died. He and his wife had a home in Barnes, London, not far from where my stepdad was living at the time. He was an absolute star, and very kind to me when I was overcome by hero-worship and lost the ability to speak coherently (very embarrassing when you're in your late twenties!).

Funnily enough, later that day I also met Aubrey Woods, who played the Controller in "Day of the Daleks". He lived across the road from my stepdad and was a classic "theatre luvvie". Very sweet man.
jkahane
May. 21st, 2010 03:09 pm (UTC)
Ah, the joys of living in the country of Doctor Who's birth and creation! :)
( 4 comments — Leave a comment )

Profile

jkahane
John Kahane

Latest Month

June 2023
S M T W T F S
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
252627282930 

Tags

Comments

  • jkahane
    4 May 2023, 14:53
    It's like that quote from The Neverending Story: "It has to hurt if it's to heal!" I say that to myself when things are rough.

    The pandemic absolutely hit healthcare really hard, and still is since…
  • jkahane
    3 May 2023, 20:01
    Yep, the foot ulcer is definitely scary to deal with, and is beyond uncomfortable. The chiropodist told me at my last appointment a week or so ago that the pain always gets worse as the healing…
  • jkahane
    2 May 2023, 13:20
    I'm sorry that your foot is causing you so many issues. A foot ulcer sounds scary to deal with as well as uncomfortable.

    Our health care system is rough and I think it's going to get worse before…
  • jkahane
    9 Apr 2023, 16:22
    My pleasure! Hope it was a good day for you! :)
  • jkahane
    8 Apr 2023, 19:49
    I've definitely been napping more this long weekend. The season is starting to turn and I think it's going to be beautiful out next week. Still my body wants naps so that's what I'm doing.

    I don't…
Powered by LiveJournal.com
Designed by chasethestars