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 22nd in History

Michael Dobson | June 22

Galileo recants! In other news, the US adopts the Pledge of Allegiance and the Cuyahoga River catches fire. It's the birthday of John Dillinger, Bill Blass, and Meryl Streep; Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Pat Nixon, and George Carlin die. Happy El Salvador Teacher's Day!

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June 23rd in History

Michael Dobson | June 23

The Battle of Plassey sets the stage for the British takeover of India! Caesar and Cleopatra's son Caesarion is born, along with Edward VIII, Alan Turing, and Bob Fosse. Roscoe Turner, Jonas Salk, and Ed McMahon die. Happy Jaaniohtu!

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June 24th in History

Michael Dobson | June 24

Napoleon invades Russia and UFOs are sighted near Mt. Rainier! Saints John of Capistrano and John of the Cross are born, along with Ambrose Bierce, Jack Dempsey, and Mick Fleetwood. Lucrezia Borgia, Grover Cleveland, Jackie Gleason, and Lonesome George the tortoise die. Happy Jonsmessa!

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