March 31st in History

Michael Dobson | March 31

The Eiffel Tower opens! In other news, the British close Boston Harbor following the Tea Party, the NCAA is formed, and the first WrestleMania takes place. Happy birthday to Descartes, Bach, Leo Buscaglia, Liz Claiborne, Herb Alpert, Barney Frank, and Rhea Perlman; the bell tolls for John Donne, John C. Calhoun, and J.P "John" Morgan, along with non-Johns Charlotte Brontë, Knute Rockne, and Jesse Owens. Happy Bunsen Burner Day!

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May 29th in History

Michael Dobson | May 29

Mount Everest climbed! In other news, Rhode Island and Wisconsin become states and the Corsair makes its maiden flight. Patrick Henry, JFK, and Bob Hope are born; baseball player and spy Moe Berg dies. Happy Lazybones!

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May 30th in History

Michael Dobson | May 30

Lincoln Memorial dedicated! In other news, the Spanish Armada departs, the first Indy 500 is run, Mel Blanc and Benny Goodman are born, Joan of Arc and Milton Bradley die. Happy Kaamatan!

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May 31st in History

Michael Dobson | May 31

The last Model T rolls off the line! In other news, "Deep Throat" is revealed, Walt Whitman and Clint Eastwood are born, Jack Dempsey and Timothy Leary die, and it's National Macaroon Day!

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