March 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | March 3

The "Star Spangled Banner" becomes the US national anthem, Rodney King is beaten by police, and Douglas MacArthur liberates Manila. Happy birthday to James "Scotty" Doohan, Jean Harlow, Charles Ponzi, Alexander Graham Bell, and George Pullman; RIP Danny Kaye and Lou Costello. Happy Bulgarian Liberation 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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