August 10th in History

Michael Dobson | August 10

Magellan sets sail and a French mob captures the king! Today's murderers include the Mansons, Son of Sam, and the killer of Adam Walsh. The Tin Man of Oz, Jimmy Dean, and Antonio Banderas are born; Otto Lilenthal and Rin Tin Tin die. Happy Skyscraper Appreciation 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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