Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!

[Dave Monroe]

Tradition has it that William Shakespeare was born on
23rd April, three days prior to his baptism recorded
at Holy Trinity Church  in 1564. The 23rd April is
also the date of his death in Stratford aged 52.
Shakespeare’s birthday was first celebrated in 1824
with a procession through the streets to Holy Trinity
Church, a dinner and a few speeches. Over the years
the tradition has grown to include many of the unique
features that are still integral to the celebrations
today....

http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/content/view/279/279/

However ...

http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2062290,00.html

http://www.englishhistory.info/Shakespeare/shakespeares-birthday.html

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