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 28th in History

Michael Dobson | June 28

Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated! In other news, the Stonewall riots begin and Mike Tyson bites off Evander Holyfield's ear. Henry VIII, Rubens, Rousseau, Mel Brooks, and Elon Musk are born; James Madison and Rod Serling die. Happy Tau Day!

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June 29th in History

Michael Dobson | June 29

First transpacific flight! Saint-Exupery, Slim Pickens, and Little Eva are born; Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Fatty Arbuckle, and Jayne Mansfield die. Happy Waffle Iron Day!

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June 30th in History

Michael Dobson | June 30

Einstein introduces special relativity and the Night of the Long Knives purges Hitler rivals in Germany! Lena Horne, Mike Tyson, and Michael Phelps are born; Chet Aktins and Buddy Hackett die. Happy Meteor Day!

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