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May 17, 2017  

The “New York Stock Exchange” (NYSE) Was Founded This Day 225 Years Ago — On May 17, 1792.

by Anura Guruge

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225 years ago. Wow. That does seem like a long time ago.

Just think: IF you had ancestors who bought stock that day and held onto them.

I don’t think, though I haven’t looked it up, that this was the first Stock Exchange. Something tells me that London or possibly Amsterdam predated New York. Nonetheless, 225-years is quite the anniversary. 225 years from now will be 2,242!

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May 17, 2017  

The Unquestionably Divine Sandro Botticelli Died This Day 507 Years Ago — On May 17, 1510.

by Anura Guruge

A good overview IF you are not that familiar with him.

Click to ENLARGE and read here. Wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandro_Botticelli

Indubitably one of my favorite artists of all time and across all genres. He was magical. In my book one of five GIANTS of the Renaissance, the other four being: Michelangelo, Titian, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.

His paintings are so timeless and mesmerizing. What a talent?

What an age that was. All these great artist, all in Italy, more or less at the same time.

Just spare a thought. He died over 500 year ago. 500 years!

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