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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May 1st in History

Michael Dobson | May 1

The Folies Bergère opens! In other news, the Illuminati are founded, Francis Gary Powers is shot down, and Bush says "Mission accomplished!" Calamity Jane was born; David (presumably) Livingstone died. Happy Lei Day!

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May 2nd in History

Michael Dobson | May 2

Anne Boleyn arrested! In other news, the King James Bible is published, Catherine the Great and Manfred von Richthofen are born, andLeonardo da Vinci dies. Happy Bhutan Teachers' Day!

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May 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | May 3

Birmingham police dogs attack! In other news, the Dodgers agree to move to LA, the first email spam is sent, Frankie Valli is born, Christine Jorgensen dies, and it's Roodmas!

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