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 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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August 11th in History

Michael Dobson | August 11

Hedy Lamarr patents a frequency-hopper, Babe Ruth hits his 500th, and Alcatraz gets new guests. Jerry Falwell, Steve Wozniak, and Hulk Hogan are born; Peter Cushing and Robin Williams die; Mike Douglas is born and dies, a twofer. Happy Japan Mountain Day!

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