September 18th in History

Michael Dobson | September 18

"Old Faithful" is discovered and the USAF gains independence! Emperor Trajan, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Greta Garbo, Frankie Avalon, and Lance Armstrong are born; Jimi Hendrix, Russ Meyer, and Ken Norton died. Happy Dieciocho!

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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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