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 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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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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