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 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | October 3
Mickey Mouse Club logo

The Mickey Mouse Club premiers! In other news, George Washington declares the first official Thanksgiving Day, twister Chubby Checker is born, and folk singer Woody Guthrie dies. Happy Gaecheonjeol!

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October 4th in History

Michael Dobson | October 4
Sputnik I

Sputnik launched! In other news, Leave It to Beaver premiers, Buster Keaton is born, Janis Joplin dies, and it's National Taco Day!

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October 5th in History

Michael Dobson | October 5
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python premiers! In other news, French women get the vote, the Beatles release their first single, McDonald's founder Ray Kroc is born, Steve Jobs dies, and it's World Teacher's Day!

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