June 24 Collection
June 24: A Day of Contrasts and Whimsy 🌷🐈 🎗️ Two playful kittens don Easter costumes, captured in a charming lithograph by Harry Whittier Frees
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June 24: A Day of Contrasts and Whimsy 🌷🐈 🎗️ Two playful kittens don Easter costumes, captured in a charming lithograph by Harry Whittier Frees, titled 'Swinging' (circa 1900). 🏆 In ancient Rome, June 24 marked the Race for the Rooster, a prestigious chariot race held in honor of Jupiter. 🏛️ On this day in 217 BC, the Battle of Lake Trasimene took place in Italy, a pivotal moment in the Second Punic War. 🌴 In 1912, the Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) was discovered on June 24, adding to the botanical world's richness. 📚 In the literary realm, La Promenade du Critique Influent, a French publication, was first released on this day in 1881. 🇮🇩 And in 1941, Lieutenant-General J.B.M. Hertzog led Dutch forces in the Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra, marking a significant victory in the Dutch East Indies campaign. A day filled with history, beauty, and a touch of feline fun.