February 11th in History

Michael Dobson | February 11

Japan is founded, Governor Gerry gerrymanders, Ike becomes SHAEF, and Nelson Mandela is released. Thomas Edison, Leslie Nielsen, and Jennifer Aniston are born; Descartes, Whitney Houston, and Jerry Tarkanian die. Happy 112 Day!

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October 1st in History

Michael Dobson | October 1

Yosemite National Park opens, the Ford Model T goes on sale, and Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Fraser in the "Thrilla in Manila." Bonnie Parker, Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews, and Mark McGwire are born; Curtis LeMay, Richard Avedon, and Tom Clancy die. Happy Day of Azerbaijani Prosecutors!

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October 2nd in History

Michael Dobson | October 2
First TV demonstrated

First TV set demonstrated! In other news, Peanuts and Twilight Zone premier, Gandhi is born, Samuel Adams dies, and it's Batik Day in Indonesia!

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