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 12th in History

Michael Dobson | September 12

Hitler joins the Nazi Party, JFK and Jackie marry, Jesse Owens is born, Johnny Cash dies, and it's National Day in Cape Verde!

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September 13th in History

Michael Dobson | September 13

The Star-Spangled Banner flies through the night! In other news, Michelangelo begins David and Union soldiers find Robert E. Lee's orders along with three cigars. John J. Pershing, Claudette Colbert, Roald Dahl, Ray Charles, and Tyler Perry are born; Tupac Shakur and George Wallace die. Happy Dia de los Ninos Heroes!

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September 14th in History

Michael Dobson | September 14

First man-made object reaches the Moon! Plus, Handel finishes Messiah and Francis Scott Key finishes his lyrics. Clayton Moore, John Dobson (telescope), Walter Koenig, Wendy Thomas (Wendy's), and Amy Winehouse are born; Dante, Dom Perignon, Aaron Burr, James Fenimore Cooper, the Duke of Wellington, and Grace Kelly die. Happy National Kreme Filled Donut Day!

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