November 5th in History

Michael Dobson | November 5

Remember, remember the 5th of November — Guy Fawkes Day, commemorating the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot! In other news, Susan B. Anthony is arrested for voting, Roy Rogers and Art Garfunkel are born, and George M. Cohan and Al Capp die.

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May 25th in History

Michael Dobson | May 25

A long time ago, in a movie theater far away, Star Wars premiers! In other news, the Diet of Worms ends, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson are born, and the first female self-made millionaire in America dies. Happy Flitting Day!

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May 26th in History

Michael Dobson | May 26

Dunkirk evacuated! In other news, Al Jolson and John Wayne are born, along with Sally Ride and Stevie Nicks; car namesake Edsel Ford dies. Happy Georgian and Guyanan Independence Day!

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May 27th in History

Michael Dobson | May 27

First transatlantic flight! In other news, the Bismarck is sunk and Disney releases "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" Wild Bill Hickok and Vincent Price are born; Paganini, Ripley (believe it or not), and Nehru die. Happy Día de la Madre!

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