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 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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