September 21st in History

Michael Dobson | September 21

Benedict Arnold gives the British plans for West Point, The Hobbit is published, and the first lucha libre match is held! H.G. Wells, Max Immelmann, Chuck Jones, Leonard Cohen, Fannie Flagg, Stephen King, and Bill Murray are born; Virgil, Sir Walter Scott, Walter Brennan, and Jacqueline Susann die. Happy Victory Over the Golden Horde in the Battle of Kulikovo 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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