April 11: Apollo 13 Takes Off
April 11 is…
…The day Apollo 13 took off
…The day Napoléon was exiled to Elba
…The day Buchenwald was liberated
…The day Douglas MacArthur was fired
…The birthday of Joel Grey, Oleg Cassini, Ethel Kennedy, Mark Teixeria, Jason Varitek, and Trevor Linden
…The day Kurt Vonnegut, Dolores del Río, the Elephant Man, Luther Burbank, and Kid Nichols died.
…and a whole lot more!
A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you’re a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, “The Story of a Special Day” makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!