February 9th in History

Michael Dobson | February 9

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan! Thomas Paine, Carmen Miranda, Frank Frazetta. and Carole King are born; Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Gabby Hayes, and Bill Haley die. Happy Toothache Day!

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August 7th in History

Michael Dobson | August 7

The Battle of Guadalcanal! In other news, Kon-Tiki crosses the Pacific and a Federal emergency at Love Canal. Mata Hari, James Randi, and Garrison Keillor are born; Stanislavski, Oliver Hardy, and Red Adair die. Happy Lighthouse Day!

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August 8th in History

Michael Dobson | August 8

The Spanish Armada is defeated and Nixon announces his resignation! Esther Williams, Jerry Tarkanian, and Dustin Hoffman are born; Trajan, Cannonball Adderley, and Fay Wray die. Happy Nane Nane Day!

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