Graham Greene, writer, born this day in 1904.

Celtic feast day of 'Mylor', unknown date, believed to be Breton. Mylor was believed to have been murdered at the request of his uncle by his guardian, severing his head from his body, but only after his uncle had previously cut off Mylor's right hand and left foot. Metal replacements were fitted to Mylor as a child and were reputed to have turned to flesh and blood. Many believed that this was the reason why his uncle desired revenge. It is thought that he was buried in Amesbury. The villages of Mylor, Linkinhorn and Merther Myle, all to be found in Cornwall, England, are reputed to be named in his honour.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, died on this day in 1850.

Celtic feast day of 'Cumine', seventh century, Abbot of Iona (657). Thought to be a distant relation of Columcille (9 June).

Celtic feast day of 'Ywi', hermit, monk, seventh century, Irish. Reputed to be the son of a Celtic chief. A disciple of Cuthbert (20 March). Two accounts of his life tell that he either died at sea on his way to follow missionary work in Northumbria or travelled to Brittany. Believed to be buried at Wilton, Salisbury, England.

Celtic feast day of 'Keyne', nun, Welsh (her mother is said to have had a vision of her arrival when bright rays shone from her own breast whilst she was holding a dove). Believed to have been able to work the miracle of turning snakes to stone. Thought to be either the daughter, or possibly grand-daughter of Brychan (6 April). The area known as Keynesham is attributed to have been named after her. Thought also to be the aunt of Cadoc (25 September). He is reputed to have convinced Keyne to return from the place of her work in this area to Abergavenny, Wales. Two angels were said to have dressed her in crimson and gold on the day of her death which was signalled by a pillar of flame climbing wildly from her cell. Abergavenny and Liskeard (Cornwall) have healing wells attributed to Keyne. It was believed that the wells would assist anyone who was married, by promoting strength and supremacy in the union. Whoever drank it first would be the driving force in the partnership.

Celtic feast day of 'Triduna', also known as 'Trallew', Trallen' and 'Trollhaena'. Hermit, fourth century, who is said to have plucked out her eyes as they were much admired. One suitor vowed that he was 'prepared to die for the love of her eyes'. Reputed to have borne the relics of St Andrew from Constantinople in 397 to Scotland. There is a sacred well dedicated in her honour at Restalrig.

Giuseppe Verdi, composer, born this day in 1813.

Celtic feast day of 'Paulinus' of York, monk, believed to have baptised Hilda (17 November), thought to have worked in Yeavering, Northumbria after initially working in Kent, England. Believed to be Roman.