Saturday, April 13, 2013

The Linguist’s Calendar: April 13

Dr. Syntax
April 13 

1814: A racehorse tastefully named Dr. Syntax runs his first race. He subsequently wins the Preston Gold Cup for eight consecutive years—a record that remains unbeaten to this day.

1897: Otto Jespersen marries Ane Marie Døjrup.

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