Events on January 28, 2007:

Author Birthday: Colette (1873)

Today is the birthday of Colette (1873). Born Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, she began her writing career ghostwriting stories for her first husband (who reputedly locked her into a room until she finished each assignment—she got rid of him). Strong female characters with a zest for life populate Colette's Claudine novels and short stories.