Haiku and Historical Facts and Fashion

The Southern Pines Mystery series begins in July of 1946. Many things of interest happened in that year that I thought worth sharing.

Historical Facts, July 1st - 6th, 1946

July 1st: US drops atom bomb on Bikini atoll

July 4th - Anti Jewish riots in Kielce Poland and 42 die

July 5th - Louis Reard's bikini swimsuit design debuts at Paris fashion show

July 6th - "St Louis Woman" closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 113 performances

Interestingly, Louis Reard named his swimsuit after the Bikini atoll. Not surprisingly, the bikini was a success at its debut, especially among the men. Read more about it here.

Most swimsuits in the 1940s looked like this: 

That's our history and fashion lesson for the day!

Haiku, Days 3 and 4

Day 3

Success or failure,

Release me from my comfort

To offer my life.

Day 4

To dream, to dream of

Solutions to one’s problems

To awake knowing.

Have a great day!