The ephemeris of July 10: 1871, the year of birth of the writer Marcel Proust

On July 10, 1871, one of the greatest French writers of the ^20th century, Marcel Proust , was born in Paris. Born into a wealthy family, he had a rather difficult childhood, marked by breathing difficulties caused by his asthma. During his youth, he regularly frequented aristocratic salons, where he met many writers, who would later inspire him.

It was in 1907 that he began writing his most famous work, "In Search of Lost Time." Published between 1913 and 1927, this seven-volume reflection addresses topics such as literature, memory, and time. Among these volumes, "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower," a novel exploring the writer's loves during his adolescence, was awarded the Prix Goncourt (French literary prize) in 1919.

On November 18, 1922, Marcel Proust died of bronchitis in his Paris apartment. He was later buried in Père-Lachaise Cemetery. Today, his work is widely acclaimed and continues to inspire.

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Saint Ulrich , died in 1093, Benedictine, Ulrich wrote the constitutions of the Cluny reform. The Ulrichs are intelligent and good-natured. Their color : green. Their number: 3.

The saying of the day: "The rain of the tenth of July wets the reaper's cap seven times."

1962 The first live television images over the Atlantic Ocean are transmitted by the American satellite "Telstar 1". 1975 The Conservatoire du Littoral celebrates its half-century of existence. This institution, headquartered in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, controls 18% of the coastline, preserving and restoring its natural character. 1976 Seveso ecological disaster (Italy). The explosion of a chemical reactor producing herbicides releases dioxins into the atmosphere. 1985 The Green Peace ship "Rainbow Warrior" is sunk by the French secret services.

2008 Work begins on the A65 motorway between Pau and Langon. 2013 Death of accordionist André Verchuren, the king of the musette ball. 2023 Mylène Farmer's concert; the artist's first fans are already camping outside the stadium at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux.

They were born on July 10th

Marcel Proust, French writer (1871-1922), Jake LaMotta, American boxer (1922-2017), Paul Andreu, French architect, born in Bordeaux (1938-2018), Christine Caron, French swimmer (1948), Ludovic Giuly, French professional footballer (1976). Clara Luciani, French singer (1992).