June 01

Events - Culture & Arts

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Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal is published.

Charles Baudelaire's landmark poetry collection Les Fleurs du mal is published in 1857, challenging conventions with its themes of decadence and modernity.
In 1857, French poet Charles Baudelaire released Les Fleurs du mal, a groundbreaking collection of poetry exploring themes of beauty, decadence, and modern urban life. Blending classical references with innovative symbolism, the work challenged established poetic conventions. Its melancholic tone and candid depictions of desire provoked controversy in conservative circles. Authorities prosecuted Baudelaire for obscenity, resulting in censorship of six poems in later editions. Despite legal battles, Les Fleurs du mal cemented Baudelaire's reputation as a pioneer of modernist literature and influenced generations of writers.
1857 Charles Baudelaire Les Fleurs du mal
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A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios breaks out, destroying the attraction King Kong Encounter and a large archive of master tapes for music and film, the full extent of which was not revealed until 2019.

A 2008 fire at Universal Studios destroyed the King Kong Encounter attraction and a vast archive of master tapes, with the full scope of the loss becoming known years later.
On June 1, 2008, a major blaze erupted on Universal Studios Hollywood's back lot, engulfing the King Kong Encounter ride. The fire consumed irreplaceable master recordings of music and film, some dating back decades. Studio officials initially downplayed the damage, but an internal report in 2019 revealed the true extent of the archival loss. Countless rare film reels and master audio tapes were lost in the inferno. The incident underscored the importance of preservation and backup for cultural heritage materials.
2008 A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios King Kong Encounter