Daily Archives: April 17, 2011

Martin Luther refuses to recant teachings

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(Wednesday, April 17, 1521)Martin Luther,  a German priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation, went before the Diet of Worms to face charges stemming from his religious writings.  He was later declared an outlaw by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

‘The Apartment’ is Oscar’s Best Picture for 1960

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(Monday, April 17, 1961)The Apartment, a comedy-drama film about a man who tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, wins Best Picture at the 33rd Academy Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. Continue reading ‘The Apartment’ is Oscar’s Best Picture for 1960