Monday Basics: Liturgical Calendar, Saint of the Day, Catholic History, Highlight in History, Birthdays

Optional Memorial of St. George, Martyr, and St. Adalbert, bishop and martyr

On This Day in Catholic History:

303 Saint George, Christian martyr, died.

997 Adalbert of Prague, "Apostle of Prussia," was martyred.

1725 Saint Gerard Majella, was born.

Today's Highlight in History:

April 23, 1564, is believed to be the birthdate of English poet and dramatist William Shakespeare; he died 52 years later, also on April 23.

Birthdays:

1791 - James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States (d. 1868)

1813 - Frédéric Ozanam, French scholar (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul) (d.1853)

1928 - Shirley Temple, American actress and politician

1960 - Valerie Bertinelli, American actress

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