February 4th in History

Michael Dobson | February 4

George Washington is elected President! In other news, 47 Rōnin commit seppuku, the French First Republic abolishes slavery, Mormon pioneers head west, and the Confederacy is formed. Happy birthday to Charles Lindbergh, Rosa Parks, Alice Cooper, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer; RIP Liberace and Karen Carpenter. Happy National Homemade Soup Day, everybody!

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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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