February 11th in History

Michael Dobson | February 11

Japan is founded, Governor Gerry gerrymanders, Ike becomes SHAEF, and Nelson Mandela is released. Thomas Edison, Leslie Nielsen, and Jennifer Aniston are born; Descartes, Whitney Houston, and Jerry Tarkanian die. Happy 112 Day!

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October 6th in History

Michael Dobson | October 6
Chinese poster condemning the

The Gang of Four arrested! In other news, the Curse of the Billy Goat is placed on the Cubs, soprano Jenny Lind is born, Bette Davis dies, and it's Teacher's Day in Sri Lanka!

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October 7th in History

Michael Dobson | October 7
The Battle of Lepanto, 10/7/1571

Georgia Tech defeats Cumberland University 222-0! In other news, the Battle of Lepanto is fought, Desmond Tutu is born, Edgar Allan Poe dies, and it's World Habitat Day!

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October 8th in History

Michael Dobson | October 8
Che Guevara captured!

Che Guevara captured! In other news, Cats premiers on Broadway, Eddie Rickenbacker is born, John Hancock dies, and it's Navy Day in Peru!

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