December 7th in History

Michael Dobson | December 7

A day that will live in infamy! In other news, Jesse James robs his first bank, the first TV commercial airs, and the first instant replay takes place. It's the birthday of Donald Duck voice Clarence Nash, singer Harry Chapin, and basketball player Larry Bird; Cicero, Captain Bligh, and Rube Goldberg died. Happy Ear Muff Day!

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January 1st in History

Michael Dobson | January 1

Happy New Year! In other news, the Emancipation Proclamation takes effect, Alcatraz becomes a prison, and the Euro goes into effect!

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January 2nd in History

Michael Dobson | January 2

US speed limits drop to 55! Barry Goldwater, Isaac Asimov, and Jim Bakker are born; Alan "Skipper" Hale Jr., Frank Kelly Freas, and Anne Francis die. Happy Nyinlong!

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January 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | January 3

Apple is incorporated and the last Peanuts strip appears. Cicero, J. R. R. Tolkien, Victor Borge, and Stephen Stills are born; Jack Ruby, Conrad Hilton, and Phil Everly die. Happy Tenth Day of Christmas!

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