April 27th in History

Michael Dobson | April 27

US Marines attack the shores of Tripoli! In other news, Mussolini is captured and the computer mouse is introduced. It's the birthday of Samuel Morse, Ulysses S. Grant, Woody Woodpecker creator Walter Lantz (image), and Casey Kasem. RIP Ferdinand Magellan, Zebulon Pike, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carlos Castaneda, and Al Hirt. Happy Mantanzas Mule 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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