Finnish children's writer and illustrator (1914–2001). Tove Jansson was born on 9 August 1914 in what is now Finland. Tove Jansson is remembered as a painter, writer and illustrator, a citizen of Finland and Grand Duchy of Finland. Notable works include “Moomins”, “Moomin comic strips” and “Moominworld”.
Before and after
- from 3 August 1914 to 11 November 1918Balkans Theater
- from 6 August 1914 to 10 March 1916Kamerun campaign
- from 7 August 1914 to 13 September 1919Battle of the Frontiers
- from 8 August 1914 to 1 January 1917Expedition Endurance
- 9 August 1914Birth of Tove Jansson
- from 15 August 1914 to 24 August 1914Battle of Cer
- 15 August 1914Construction of Panama Canal
- from 17 August 1914 to 3 March 1918WWI Eastern Front
- 1 September 1914Martha, the last passenger pigeon, dies
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