April 30th
Theresa Wallach was born this day. She died on her birthday in 1999.
"When I first saw a motorcycle, I got a message from it," she said. "It was a feeling – the kind of thing that makes a person burst into tears hearing a piece of music or standing awestruck in front of a fine work of art. Motorcycling is a tool with which you can accomplish something meaningful in your life. It is an art."
Theresa Wallach, A Road Less Traveled
My brother went over the top one night and flew into the orchestra, machine and all. That was in London. He was terribly hurt, and he scared the orchestra properly. My sister, too, has had some frightful accidents. She has wonderful nerve, however, and is never afraid. I think she is the pluckiest of the three. She does some dare-devil things when we are all riding together. She often brings my heart into my mouth. But women are like that. Once they get used to a danger, they will take any risks with it.
The Wall of Death
The American Motorcycle Museum opened in Raalte, Amsterdam, with a collection of over 140 motorcycles.
American Motorcycle Museum, Amsterdam