The day that changed the world

12th of April is just one of those days that will forever stay in the human history as a turning point.

Of course, there are several reasons for that:
- Four hundred years ago, on April 12, 1606, England's King James I decreed the design of the original Union Flag (also referred to as the Union Jack), which combined the flags of England and Scotland.
- In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man to fly in space, orbiting the earth once before making a safe landing.
- In 1981, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off from Cape Canaveral on its first test flight.

But most important of all, in my humble opinion, is that in 1977 I was born. ;)

Thanks to all of you who have wished me happy birthday already, and thanks to all who will continue to do so as this day slowly moves around the globe.

On my end I will be celebrating in style at the Opening Gala of the Melbourne Comedy Festival.