AUGUST 29, 1958: THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY OPENS!

Also on August 29, Goodyear is founded, the Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans, and Hurricane Katrina makes landfall.

August 29 is the birthday of Ingrid Bergman, John McCain, and Michael Jackson. Ingrid Bergman also died on August 29, along with Lee Marvin and Brigham Young. August 29 is Ukrainian Miner’s Day, Indian National Sports Day, and if it falls on the last Sunday of the month, it’s Pony Express Day in the US. August’s birthstones are peridot and sardonyx, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 29 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it’s in Leo.

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 94 pages packed with more than 54 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!

August 27: The Story of a Special Day

The special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! Over 10,000 words and 43 illustrations in 82 fun pages packed with fascinating trivia.

• 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!

On August 27 in history…

• The volcano Krakatoa erupted with the force of 1,300 atomic bombs
• The shortest war in history took place
• The only World War I battle fought on American soil is fought!
• August 27 is the birthday of Pee-Wee Herman, Martha Raye, C. S. Forester, Downtown Julie Brown, Lester Young, and LBJ…
• and August 27 is the day that Le Corbusier, Margaret Bourke-White, Titian, Gracie Allen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lord Mountbatten, Haile Selassie, and W. E. B. Du Bois died.
• August 27 is also Independence Day in Moldovia, Voluturnalia in ancient Rome, and National Banana Lovers Day in the United States!
• And those are just a few of the many reasons why August 27 is a very special day!

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!

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know!

AUGUST 18, 1920 — AMERICAN WOMEN GET THE RIGHT TO VOTE!

On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Also on August 18 — helium was discovered, the Pendle Witches were put on trial, and the “Hardest Day” of the Battle of Britain took place.

August 18 birthdays include department store magnate Marshall Field, crime writer Vincent Bugliosi, Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, actors Patrick Swayze and Robert Redford, and sports legend Roberto Clemente were born. Business leaders Walter Chrysler and Joseph Seagram died, along with Genghis Khan, Don Pardo, and B. F. Skinner.

There’s plenty to celebrate on August 18. Pakistan celebrates Arbor Day, Thailand observes National Science Day, and Australia commemorates Long Tan Day. Don’t forget that it’s also National Ice Cream Pie Day and National Fajita Day!

With 72 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!

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AUGUST 12, 30 BCE — CLEOPATRA IS BITTEN BY AN ASP!

On August 12, 30 BCE, Cleopatra committed suicide after her lover Mark Antony lost his war with the future Caesar Augustus. Also on August 12, Isaac Singer patented the first practical sewing machine, Hawaii was annexed by the United States, the last quagga died in captivity, and IBM released its first personal computer.

August 12 is the birthday of country singers Buck Owens and Porter Wagoner, tennis star Pete Sampras, comic actor Cantinflas, and director Cecil B. De Mille. James Bond creator Ian Fleming died on August 12, as did actress Lauren Bacall, poet William Blake, “father of railways” George Stephenson, and actor Henry Fonda.

There’s plenty to celebrate on August 12! In England, it’s “Glorious Twelfth,” beginning of the grouse hunting season. Russia honors its air force, Thailand celebrates Mother’s Day, and if you’re looking for an excuse to clean out the attic, it’s National Garage Sale Day.

Don’t forget the whole month of August! Did you know it was originally known as Sextilis? Or that its astrological signs are both Leo and Cancer? Plus, there’s information on August birthstones, flowers, and much more. E

With 86 pages packed with 44 rare historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, August 12: 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!

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The Story of a Special Day: August 8!

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• 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!

August 8 in History

• The Spanish Armada is defeated at the Battle of Gravelines (cover)
• The Great Train Robbery takes place
• Gandhi demands an end to British rule in India
• The cover photograph for Abbey Road is taken

Births

• Emiliano Zapata
• “Bob Smith” (co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous)
• Mel Tillis
• Dustin Hoffman
• Esther Williams

Deaths

• Fay Wray
• Patricia Neal
• Louise Brooks

Holidays and Celebrations

• Ba Ba Day (Mongolia and Taiwan)
• Nane Nane Day (Tanzania)
• International Cat Day
• National Frozen Custard 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 82 pages packed with 39 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.]

AUGUST 6, 1945 — A-BOMB DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA!

On August 6, 1945, the B-29 Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb used in war. Also on August 6, the NASA rover Curiosity landed on Mars (cover), Judge Crater disappeared, and the Ramones played their final concert.

August 6 is the birthday of Andy Warhol, Lucille Ball, and Robert Mitchum; top US ace Richard Bong, young man with a horn Bix Beiderbecke, and super freak Rick James died. August 6 is Children’s Day in Tuvalu, Independence Day in Jamaica, and Lighthouse Day in the US. If August 6 is the first Friday of the month, it’s International Beer Day, and if it’s the first Saturday, it’s International Hangover Day. August’s birthstones are peridot and sardonyx and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 6 is in Leo; in sidereal astrology it’s Cancer.

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 100 pages packed with more than 61 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!