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 22nd in History

Michael Dobson | August 22

The Scream is stolen! In other news, Austria balloon-bombs Venice, Cadillac is founded, and the Siege of Leningrad begins. Ray Bradbury, Honor Blackman, and General Schwarzkopf are born; King Richard III and Sebastian Cabot die. Happy Bao Day!

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