Monday, December 24, 2012

The Linguist’s Calendar: December 24

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Carol Schatz and Noam Chomsky

December 24

1949: Noam Chomsky marries Carol Schatz.
 
1974: Edward “Ned” Maddrell, the last native speaker of Manx, dies.
 
2004: Frisian is recognized as co-official on Germany’s Heligoland island.

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