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 25th in History

Michael Dobson | June 25

Custer's last stand! In other news, the Berlin Airlift begins and Anne Frank's diary is published. It's the birthday of George Orwell, Carly Simon, and Smurf creator Peyo; Jacques Cousteau, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson died. Happy National Catfish Day!

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June 26th in History

Michael Dobson | June 26

The Berlin Airlift begins and the Coney Island coaster opens! Abner Doubleday, Willy Messerschmitt, and Derek Jeter are born; Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, Strom Thurmond, and Liz Claiborne die. Happy Sunthorn Phu Day!

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June 27th in History

Michael Dobson | June 27

Route 66 ceases to exist! In other news, there's a mutiny on the Potemkin. Helen Keller, Willie Mosconi, and Vera Wang are born; museum namesake James Smithson and Jack Lemmon die. Happy Siebenschlafertag!

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