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 16th in History

Michael Dobson | June 16

First woman in space! In other news, Ford and IBM are founded and the US annexes Hawaii. Geronimo and Stan Laurel are born; George "Superman" Reeves, Brian Piccolo, and Wernher von Braun die. Happy Bloomsday!

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June 17th in History

Michael Dobson | June 17

Burglars in the Watergate! In other news, OJ Simpson is arrested and the Statue of Liberty reaches New York Harbor (image). It's the birthday of Heinz Guderian, M. C. Esher, and Barry Manilow; Cyd Charisse and Rodney King died. Happy Vinegar Day!

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June 18th in History

Michael Dobson | June 18

The Battle of Waterloo! In other news, Joan of Arc defeats the English at the Battle of Patay and Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for trying to vote. Princess Anastasia, Keye Luke, and Paul McCartney are born; Roald Amundsen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Johnny Mann die. Happy International Sushi Day!

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