History Schmistory: January 16. The Impossible Dream…
Sunday, January 16, 2022 in History, History Schmistory, Learn!
1605: Book One of Don Quixote (El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid. Despite great efforts, the sport of Windmill Jousting never caught on.
Don Quixote charging the windmills by Dave Winer, May 5th 2009 via Flick, creative commons contribution
Not familiar with the story of Don Quixote? Are you not even sure how to pronounce it? Well there are plenty of versions out there, including the hit musical Man of La Mancha, and, of course, this faithful adaptation from Mr. Magoo…
