Thursday Basics
Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles Catholic History: 326 According to tradition, Helena (c. 247–327), mother of the Roman emperor Constantine, discovered Jesus' cross on this date. 996 Gregory V (c. 972–999) was made the first German pope. 1512 The Fifth Lateran Council , the last attempt at papal reform before the Lutheran Reformation, opened in Rome. 1515 The papal encyclical Inter Sollicitudines was published by Pope Leo X (1475–1521). It stated that all writings were to be examined by the Catholic church prior to their printing. Birthdays: 1886 - Marcel Dupré , French organist and composer (d. 1971) 1898 - Golda Meir , Prime Minister of Israel (d. 1978) 1921 - Sugar Ray Robinson , American boxer (d. 1989) 1934 - Frankie Valli , American singer (The Four Seasons) 1951 - Christopher Cross , American musician