September 20th in History

Michael Dobson | September 20

Ole Miss refuses to admit James Meredith (but later loses). In other news, Magellan sets sail, the Battle of Chickamauga ends, and Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs. Upton Sinclair, Red Auerbach, Jay Ward, Sophia Loren, and George R. R. Martin are born; Fletcher Christian, Jacob Grimm, Gherman Titov, and Simon Wiesenthal die. Happy Azerbaijani Oil Workers' Day!

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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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