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 27th in History

Michael Dobson | August 27
Krakatoa

Krakatoa erupts! Also, the shortest war in history takes place, LBJ and Pee Wee Herman are born, Haile Selassie dies, and it's Independence Day in Moldova!

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August 28th in History

Michael Dobson | August 28

Steam rail vs. horse-drawn rail in a desperate race! In other news, MLK gives the "I Have a Dream" speech, Goethe is born, Emmett Till is murdered, and it's National Cherry Turnover Day!

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