December 10th in History

Michael Dobson | December 10

Edward VIII can't go on without the woman he loves! In other news, Henry VIII executes two of his wife's lovers, the Vin Fiz completes the first transcontinental flight, and Mighty Mouse comes to save the day. It's the birthday of Ada Lovelace, Emily Dickinson, and Dorothy Lamour; Alfred Nobel, Damon Runyon, Otis Redding, and Richard Pryor die. Happy Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales!

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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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