September 20th in History

Michael Dobson | September 20

Ole Miss refuses to admit James Meredith (but later loses). In other news, Magellan sets sail, the Battle of Chickamauga ends, and Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs. Upton Sinclair, Red Auerbach, Jay Ward, Sophia Loren, and George R. R. Martin are born; Fletcher Christian, Jacob Grimm, Gherman Titov, and Simon Wiesenthal die. Happy Azerbaijani Oil Workers' Day!

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June 15th in History

Michael Dobson | June 15

First nonstop transatlantic flight (no, it isn't Lindbergh)! In other news, the Magna Carta is signed, Benjamin Franklin proves lightning is electricity, and Dan Quayle spells potatoe. Edward the Black Prince, Sam Giancana, Waylon Jennings, and Xaviera Hollander are born; Wat Tyler and Ella Fitzgerald die. Happy Valdermarsdag!

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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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