events

Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 is published.

Historical image related to Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 is published. from October 19, 1953

Ray Bradbury

American writer (1920–2012)

Ray Douglas Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Fahrenheit 451

1953 dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. It presents a future American society where books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The novel follows in the viewpoint of Guy Montag, a fireman who becomes disillusioned with his…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

October 19

Day of the year

October 19 is the 292nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 73 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)