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 10th in History

Michael Dobson | June 10

The first Salem witch is hanged, Alcoholics Anonymous is founded, and the Apple II goes on sale! Howlin' Wolf, Prince Philip, Judy Garland, and Tara Lipinski are born; Alexander the Great, Spencer Tracy, and Ray Charles die. Happy Mad Hatter Day!

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June 11th in History

Michael Dobson | June 11

Troy is sacked, George Wallace stands in the schoolhouse door, and a Vietnamese monk burns himself to death. It's the birthday of Jacques Cousteau, Vince Lombardi, and Gene Wilder; John Wayne, DeForest Kelley, and David Brinkley die. Happy Matralia!

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June 12th in History

Michael Dobson | June 12

Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday! Other birthdays include George H. W. Bush and Jim Nabors; Nicole Brown Simpson, Bill Blass, and Gregory Peck died. Happy Feast Day of Mut!

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