Today is a public holiday in Russia and many other post Soviet states, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany (1945) after a war that killed 26 million people in the Soviet Union. 

Victory Day (May 9)

March 30th is Mr. Vincent Van Gogh's birthday (1853-1890) 

Almond Blossom, 1890 VG-museum

to celebrate will paint today some sunflowers:)

Astrid Lindgren

the famous Swedish author of a favorite book of many children around the world "Pippi Longstocking" , would have been 100 years old today.

Happy Birthday!