February 8th in History

Michael Dobson | February 8

The last Skylab crew returns to Earth! Jules Verne, Lana Turner, James Dean, and John Grisham are born; Mary Queen of Scots, Peter the Great, and Anna Nicole Smith die. Happy Parinirvana 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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