Almanac of Absurdities 12/19

On this date in 1154 ad, Henry II Plantagenent, the Great Grandson of William the Conqueror is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. It's not noted if his good friend (and future adversary) Thomas Becket attends. On this date in 1915, the birth of iconic French Singer Edith Piaf. Today is listed as the “Day of South-South Cooperation,” so hopefully they'll get their shit together down there.