September 19th in History
First living creatures ascend in a balloon! Plus, the Unabomber manifesto and the first emoticons are published. Arthur Rackham, Adam West, Brian Epstein, Mama Cass, and Twiggy are born; Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Orville Redenbacher, and Jackie Collins die. Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Yaaar!
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The Titanic sets sail! In other news, Paul leaves the Beatles and the US begins bombing North Vietnam. It's the birthday of Admiral Perry, Joseph Pulitzer, and Don Meredith; Kahil Gibran, Emiliano Zapata, and Little Eva die. Happy Safety Pin Day!
Read MoreApril 11th in History
Napoleon is sent into exile! In other news, Buchenwald is liberated, MacArthur is fired, and Apollo 13 lifts off! It's the birthday of Joel Grey and Mark Teixeria; Kurt Vonnegut, Luther Burbank, and the Elephant Man died. According to a study, this day in 1954 was "the most boring day since 1900." Happy "Louie Louie" Day. Me gotta go now.
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The Great Locomotive Chase begins! In other news, Confederates fire on Fort Sumter, the polio vaccine is announced, and Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human being in space. It's the birthday of Tom Clancy, Herbie Hancock, and Tiny Tim; FDR, Joe Louis, Josephine Baker, and Boss Tweed died. Happy Cerealia!
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