July 27th in History

Michael Dobson | July 27

Korean War armistice signed! Plus, Macbeth is defeated at Dunsinane, Robespierre is arrested, and the first Geneva Convention is signed. Leo Durocher, Peggy Fleming, and Gary Gygax are born; Gertrude Stein, Frank Zamboni, and Bob Hope die. Happy National Scotch 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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