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[[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] noted in ''[[Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings|Nomenclature]]'' that the date the Ring was destroyed was purposefully chosen. It coincides with the feast of [[Wikipedia:Annunciation|Annunciation]] or [[Wikipedia:Lady Day|Lady Day]]. | [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] noted in ''[[Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings|Nomenclature]]'' that the date the Ring was destroyed was purposefully chosen. It coincides with the feast of [[Wikipedia:Annunciation|Annunciation]] or [[Wikipedia:Lady Day|Lady Day]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:00, 21 June 2011
Events that occurred on 25 March.
On Earth
- 1967 - The Scotsman publishes an interview of J.R.R. Tolkien by William Foster.
- 1968 - Voice actor Michael Reisz is born.
- 1986 - The Swiss Tolkien Society Eredain is founded.
- Since 2003 - Tolkien Reading Day.
In Arda
- T.A. 2510:
- Borondir reaches the Éothéod and delivers them the message of Cirion, Steward of Gondor.
- T.A. 3019:
- The Host of the West is surrounded by enemies on the Slag-hills.
- Frodo and Samwise reach the Sammath Naur. Gollum seizes the Ring and falls in the Cracks of Doom.
- Downfall of Barad-dûr and passing of Sauron.
- Beginning of the New Year in Gondor.
- T.A. 3021:
- Beginning of the Fourth Age in the reckoning of Gondor.
- Elanor the Fair, daughter of Samwise, is born.
Inspiration
Tolkien noted in Nomenclature that the date the Ring was destroyed was purposefully chosen. It coincides with the feast of Annunciation or Lady Day.
