November 12th in History

Michael Dobson | November 12

Loch Ness Monster photographed! Plus, a whale explodes in Oregon, Sun Yat-Sen and Charles Manson are born, King Canute and H. R. Haldeman die. Happy Azerbaijani Constitution Day!

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August 9th in History

Michael Dobson | August 9

Construction begins on the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Plus, Betty Boop debuts, the Manson family murders, and Nixon leaves office. Izaak Walton, Whitney Houston, and Deion Sanders are born; Hieronymus Bosch, Jerry Garcia, and Bernie Mac die. Happy Battle of Gangut Day!

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August 10th in History

Michael Dobson | August 10

Magellan sets sail and a French mob captures the king! Today's murderers include the Mansons, Son of Sam, and the killer of Adam Walsh. The Tin Man of Oz, Jimmy Dean, and Antonio Banderas are born; Otto Lilenthal and Rin Tin Tin die. Happy Skyscraper Appreciation Day!

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