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SEPTEMBER 5 - History of food and drink
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National Cheese Pizza Day
1643 Louis XIV, King of France (the 'Sun King') was born. A gourmet, gourmand and many say a glutton. During his reign food began to be served in courses, rather than placed on the table all at once, and forks came into widespread use.
1698 Tsar Peter I of Russia imposes a tax on beards.
1946 Dean Ford of the music group 'Marmalade' was born.
1949 Clem Clempson of the music group 'Humble Pie' was born.
2001 Justin Wilson, Cajun chef and humorist died. He wrote five cookbooks, hosted several cooking shows on TV, including 'Louisiana Cookin' and 'Cookin' Cajun.'
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