Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Linguist’s Calendar: June 21

Allan and Beatrice Gardner
June 21

1928: The Putnam Patriot publishes Ken Pike’s valedictory address, delivered upon his graduation (first in his class) from the Woodstock Academy.

1966: The chimpanzee Washoe is adopted by Allen and Beatrice Gardner, and begins her training in American Sign at the University of Nevada at Reno.

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