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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June 4th in History

Michael Dobson | June 4

Henry Ford goes on a test drive! In other news, the hot air balloon is demonstrated and the Battle of Midway begins. It's the birthday of King George III, Rosalind Russell, Ruth Westheimer, and Angelina Jolie; RIP to Casanova, Kaiser Wilhelm, and Dorothy Gish. Happy Pet Rock Day!

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June 5th in History

Michael Dobson | June 5

"Tank Man" at Tiananmen Square! In other news, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite; and Elvis Presley performs "Hound Dog" on national TV, scandalizing millions. Adam Smith, Pancho Villa, and Kenny G are born; Stephen Crane, Conway Twitty, Ronald Reagan, and Ray. Bradbury die. Happy Dame Lois Browne-Evans Day!

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June 6th in History

Michael Dobson | June 6

D-Day — the largest amphibious assault in history! In other news, the first drive-in theater opens; Nathan Hale, Gary U.S. Bonds, Bjorn Borg, and Paul Giamatti are born; and Patrick Henry, Carl Jung, and RFK died. Happy Norwegian National Cow Day!

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