February 4th in History

Michael Dobson | February 4

George Washington is elected President! In other news, 47 Rōnin commit seppuku, the French First Republic abolishes slavery, Mormon pioneers head west, and the Confederacy is formed. Happy birthday to Charles Lindbergh, Rosa Parks, Alice Cooper, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer; RIP Liberace and Karen Carpenter. Happy National Homemade Soup Day, everybody!

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January 10th in History

Michael Dobson | January 10

Caesar crosses the Rubicon! Ray "Scarecrow" Bolger, Sal Mineo, Rod Stewart, and Linda Lovelace are born; Buffalo Bill Cody, Dashiell Hammett, Coco Chanel, and David Bowie died. Happy Voodoo Festival!

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January 11th in History

Michael Dobson | January 11

Smoking may be hazardous to your health! In other news, Alabama secedes, the Grand Canyon becomes a national monument, and the designated hitter rule is adopted!

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January 12th in History

Michael Dobson | January 12

Today's birthdays include radio personalities Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh, amazonian Jeff Bezos, and magician Kristin. Distiller Hiram Walker and mystery writer Agatha Christie died.

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