Almanac of Absurdities 12/2

On this date in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself the Emperor of France, even though Pope Pius VII came all the way from Rome to do it for him. Oddly Enough, on this day in 1908, Emperor Pu Yi ascends the throne of China. He’s shorter than Napoleon, but then He’s only two years old. Birthdays: Circus Owner Charles Ringling, and Britney Spears.