February 10th in History

Michael Dobson | February 10

Queen Victoria marries Albert, Francis Gary Powers is released, and Deep Blue beats Gary Kasparov. Boris Pasternak, Jimmy Durante. and Lon Chaney Jr., are born; Arthur Miller and Shirley Temple die. Happy Fenkil Day!

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September 1st in History

Michael Dobson | September 1

The Nazis invade Poland, the last passenger pigeon dies, and Bobby Fisher wins the world chess championship. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Rocky Marciano, Boxcar Willie, and Lily Tomlin are born; Louis XIV and Albert Speer die. Happy Wattle Day!

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September 2nd in History

Michael Dobson | September 2
Japan surrenders

Japan surrenders! In other news, the Great Fire of London begins, astronaut Christa McAuliffe is born, J.R.R. Tolkien dies, and it's Independence Day in Transnistria!

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