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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June 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | June 3

Mighty Casey has struck out! In other news, the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson married and the Zoot Suit riots began. It's the birthday of Jefferson Davis, Josephine Baker, Curtis Mayfield, and Anderson Cooper; Johann Strauss, Franz Kafka, Ozzie Nelson, and Jack Kevorkian died. Happy Chimborazo 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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