On This Day in Weird, May 28...
1431: Ecclesiastical authorities declare that Joan of Arc
has "relapsed" into heresy by donning male clothing, thereby
justifying her fiery execution. She dies suitably dressed.
1923: U.S. Attorney General, soon to be driven from office
in a corruption scandal related to Prohibition, declares it illegal for women
to wear trousers anywhere, anytime.
No comments:
Post a Comment