Erin O'Riordan's Almanac for August 24th: https://ko-fi.com/post/August-24-Gather-Ye-Rosebuds-B0B61280OQ
Artist Birthday: John Green
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Bummer August 24th
August 24, 1814: During the War of 1812, British troops set fire to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other buildings in Washington, D.C.
August 24, 1943: Philosopher Simone Weil dies of malnutrition. The exact cause of her malnutrition while hospitalized is unclear; she may have been unable to eat due to illness, fasting due to religious reasons, or fasting in solidarity with French people living under Nazi occupation.
