The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

July 29, 2012

July 29, 1981

Since our thoughts are on London, now, in the midst of the Olympic Games, the wedding anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales née Spencer, (July 1, 1961 to August 31, 1997) might come to mind: She married the heir to the British throne on July 29, 1981. And one wonders where the wedding presents are stored, many no doubt in some palace. But in view of her lack of cats, one wonders if there was not a practical need for one of their presents: a silver-plated mousetrap. That may not have been stored away.



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