The Story of a Special Day: October 31!

The special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card!

• What happened in history?
• Who was born?
• Who died?
• What happened on *your* special day?

From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

October 31 in History

• Martin Luther issues his 95 Theses
• Mussolini takes power in Italy
• The Battle of Britain ends
• Mount Rushmore is completed

Births

• Brian Piccolo
• Michael Landon
• Jane Pauley
• John Candy

Deaths

• Houdini
• Indira Gandhi
• Federico Fellini

Holidays and Celebrations

• Halloween (cover)
• Día de la Canción (Peru)
• Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (India)
• World Savings Day

Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more! With 76 pages packed with 35 historic photographs and illustrations, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the brain.

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. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! [Ebook coming soon.]

The Story of a Special Day: October 25!

The special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card!

• What happened in history?
• Who was born?
• Who died?
• What happened on *your* special day?

From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

October 25 in History

• The Charge of the Light Brigade (cover)
• The Battle of Agincourt
• First African-American US Army General
• Second day of the Battle of Leyte Gulf

Births

• Pablo Picasso
• Admiral Richard E. Byrd
• Katy Perry
• Johann Strauss
• Minnie Pearl
• Bobby Thomson

Deaths

• Bat Masterson
• Vincent Price
• Geoffrey Chaucer

Holidays and Celebrations

• International Artists Day
• National Greasy Foods Day

Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more! With 72 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the brain.

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. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! [Ebook coming soon.]

OCTOBER 20, 1944: MACARTHUR RETURNS!

Fulfilling a promise made two years’ previously, General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore on Leyte Island, the Phillipines. Plus, pirates Calico Jack and Anne Bonny are captured, the US Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, Nixon fires the Watergate special prosecutor, the Sydney Opera House opens, and a plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes.

October 20 is the birthday of Mickey Mantle, Bela Lugosi, Tom Petty, and Keith Hernandez; explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton, Keller companion Anne Sullivan, and US President Herbert Hoover died.

October 20 is Mashujaa Day in Kenya, Revolution Day in Guatemala, and National Office Chocolate Day in the US. Depending on who’s writing, October birthstones are opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and coral; the birth flower is marigold, and the birth tree is ivy. In traditional astrology, October 20 is in Libra; in sidereal astrology it’s Virgo.

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 96 pages packed with more than 59 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. 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. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know!

OCTOBER 15, 1783: FIRST MANNED FLIGHT!

On October 15, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers send up the first balloon carrying a human being. Plus, Marie Antoinette is sentenced to the guillotine, Napoleon goes into exile for the final time, and I Love Lucy premiers on TV.

October 15 is the birthday of Emeril Lagasse, P. G. Wodehouse, Penny Marshall, Nietzsche, Jim Palmer, and John L. Sullivan; Mata Hari, Cole Porter, and Hermann Goering died. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, National Mushroom Day, and part of Bat Appreciation Month.

Depending on who’s writing, October birthstones are opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and coral; the birth flower is marigold, and the birth tree is ivy. In traditional astrology, October 15 is in Libra; in sidereal astrology it’s Virgo.

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten!

With 98 pages packed with more than 57 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. 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. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know!

APOLLO 7 LIFTS OFF!

The Story of a Special Day for October 11

On October 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first Apollo mission to carry astronauts into space, lifts off from Cape Kennedy, Florida. Plus, Teddy Roosevelt became the first US president to fly in a plane (1910), Saturday Night Live premiered (1975), and George Washington was promoted to 6-star general!

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

On October 11, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, ketchup king Henry Heinz, first African-American four-star general Roscoe Robinson Jr, and actors Michelle Trachtenberg and Luke Perry, were born. Decorate Marine general Chesty Puller, explorer Meriwether Lewis, and comedians Redd Foxx and Chico Marx died.

Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more! With 77 pages packed with over 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. 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.

There’s plenty to celebrate on October 11: the International Day of the Girl Child, Southern Food Heritage Day, and National Food Truck Day!

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! (Ebook coming soon.)

MAHATMA GANDHI IS BORN!

The Story of a Special Day for October 2

On October 2, 1869, Gandhi was born. Other October 2 birthdays include Groucho Marx, Donna Karan, Richard III, Johnnie Cochran, Sting, Spanky McFarland, Bud Abbott, and Nat Turner. Samuel Adams, Gene Autry, and Rock Hudson died. On October 2, the Texas Revolution began, the first television transmission took place, and Peanuts and the Twilight Zone premiered.

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

October 2 is Batik Day in Indonesia, National Grandparents’ Day in Italy, National Fried Scallops Day in the US, and in honor of Gandhi, the International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated worldwide.

Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more! With 84 pages packed with over 42 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. 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.

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! (Ebook coming soon.)