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The Story of a Special Day: August 27!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On August 27 in history......The volcano Krakatoa erupted with the force of 1,300 atomic bombs...The shortest war in history took place...The only World War I battle fought on American soil is fought!August 27 is the birthday of Pee-Wee Herman, Martha Raye, C. S. Forester, Downtown Julie Brown, Lester Young, and LBJ......and August 27 is the day that Le Corbusier, Margaret Bourke-White, Titian, Gracie Allen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lord Mountbatten, Haile Selassie, and W. E. B. Du Bois died.August 27 is also Independence Day in Moldovia, Voluturnalia in ancient Rome, and National Banana Lovers Day in the United States!And those are just a few of the many reasons why August 27 is a very special day!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The 11th issue of Random Jottings is the "Not the Fanzine You're Looking For Issue." Articles on West Point, firefighting, creativity, history, and more.

Welcome to Random Jottings, the magazine where every issue is entirely different! Issue 10 is the Improbable History Issue, featuring essays on the stranger byways of history by: Gregory BenfordRichard BergFrank ChadwickMark DavisMichael DobsonMiles DurrHeidi FeickertRoger HerstMark Kozak-HollandAndrew HooperHumayun MirzaDouglas NilesBen Sedak

From the birth of Western civilization to the rescue of Apollo 13, from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Florence's Duomo, history has often turned on small, improbable details. Whatever happened to the ancient Samaritan people? Why did a fortuitous rainstorm allow the British to conquer India? How did an air raid in Italy lead to the development of chemotherapy? What happened when Albert Einstein met Adolf Hitler on the streets of Berlin? How did the Japanese manage to attack the US mainland using balloons? Join our improbable experts in exploring these and other strangely important byways of history. With contributions by: Gregory BenfordRichard BergFrank ChadwickMark DavisMichael DobsonMiles DurrHeidi FeickertRoger HerstMark Kozak-HollandAndrew HooperHumayun MirzaDouglas NilesBen Sedak

"Even Napoleon had his Watergate." - Yogi BerraEverything you ever wanted to know about the Watergate scandal (but were afraid to ask!)In this light-hearted yet insightful tour through the Nixon White House, the Committee to Re-Elect the President, and the various investigative committees, you'll meet fascinating characters from Richard Nixon himself to such lieutenants as a G. Gordon Liddy and John Dean. You'll gain insights into the origin of the scandal, the motives of the players, and how the situation spiraled so badly out of control.Essays include* Watergate and Me, a personal view of the scandal* My Nixon Dream, by underground cartoonist Steve Stiles* Watergate Considered as an Org Chart of Semi-Precious Stones (Gordon Liddy's Operation GEMSTONE)* Duct and Other Tapes (the break-in)* Come Back to the Five and Dime Again, John Dean, John Dean (management of the cover-up)* Let's Go to the Tape, Johnny! (the White House tapes)* Saturday Night's Alright (for Firing) (the Saturday Night Massacre)* By Hook or By Crook (Nixon's "I am not a crook" news conference)* The Smoking Gun Goes Off (revelations from the tapes)* Mr. Jameson Goes to Washington (in which Spider-Man(R) becomes involved in Watergate)along with a Watergate Cast of Characters and Timeline!Illustrated with photographs, cartoons, diagrams, and political memorabilia, WATERGATE CONSIDERED AS AN ORG CHART OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES is a delightful addition to anyone's collection of political books.Watergate was never like this!

February 14: The Story of a Special DayThe special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! With 95 pages of fun trivia and 44 photographs and illustrations from the pages of history, it's sure to delight any reader.The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! February 14 is Valentine's Day! Also, in history, it's the day......the League of Women Voters was founded...the St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place...Jackie Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House...and YouTube was launched!February 14 is the birthday of......comedian Jack Benny...inventor of the Ferris Wheel George Ferris Jr....Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein...television personality Hugh Downs..."fifth Beatle" Murray the K...dancer Gregory Hines...Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson...actor John Barrymore...vanished labor leader Jimmy Hoffa...and sportscaster Mel AllenMobster Vito Genovese, mystery writer Dick Francis, Jeeves creator P. G. Wodehouse, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Captain James Cook, actor Louis Jordan, and the real James Bond died.In addition to Valentine's Day, February 14 is also Statehood Day in Oregon and Arizona, and National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day!These are just a few of the many reasons why January 17 is a very special day!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

AUGUST 29, 1958: THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY OPENS! Also on August 29, Goodyear is founded, the Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans, and Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. August 29 is the birthday of Ingrid Bergman, John McCain, and Michael Jackson. Ingrid Bergman also died on August 29, along with Lee Marvin and Brigham Young. August 29 is Ukrainian Miner's Day, Indian National Sports Day, and if it falls on the last Sunday of the month, it's Pony Express Day in the US. August's birthstones are peridot and sardonyx, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 29 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it's in Leo. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 94 pages packed with more than 54 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

May 6: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! May 6 is......The day the Hindenburg exploded and the Battle of Chancellorsville ended...The day the Eiffel Tower and the Channel Tunnel opened...The day Bob Hope gave his first USO show...The birthday of Admiral Robert Peary, actors George Clooney and Rudolph Valentino, director Orson Welles, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, prime minister Tony Blair, and "Say Hey Kid" Willie Mays...The day Marlene Dietrich, L. Frank Baum, Henry David Thoreau, and Cardinal József Mindszenty died....and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The Story of a Special Day: July 13!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On July 13, Frank Sinatra cut his first record! Also on July 13......anti-Civil War draft riots broke out in New York ...Nixon's secret tapes were revealed to the Watergate Committee...and a legendary blackout struck New York City!July 13 is also the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, Harrison Ford, Patrick Stewart, Michael Spinks, and cube inventor Erno Rubik. Photograph Alfred Stieglitz, Manhattan Project commander Leslie Groves, and Yankee owner George Steinbrenner died.In Hungary, July 13 is Inventor's Day, in Montenegro it's Statehood Day, and of course it's National Cheese Pizza Day!Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more!With nearly 70 pages packed with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The Story of a Special Day: June 24!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On June 24 in history......The Soviet Union blockaded Berlin...Napoleon invaded Russia...The first modern UFO sighting took placeJune 24 is the birthday of Michelle Lee, Ambrose Bierce, Mick Fleetwood, Phil Harris, and Jack Dempsey...and June 24 is the day that Lucrezia Borgia, Lonesome George, Jackie Gleason, and Grover Cleveland died .June 24 is also Bannockburn Day in Scotland, the Dia do Cabocio in Brazil, Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, and National Pralines Day in the United States!And those are just a few of the many reasons why June 6 is a very special day!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

March 17: The Story of a Special DayMarch 17 is Saint Patrick's Day and Liberalia in ancient Rome...The day of Julius Caesar's last victory...The day the Bridge at Remagen collapsed...The day the Dalai Lama fled Tibet...The day Golda Meir became prime minister of Israel...The birthday of actors Rob Lowe, Gary Sinese, Kurt Russell, and Patrick Duffy; dancer Rudolf Nureyev; musicians John Sebastian and Nat King Cole; and soccer star Mia Hamm...The day Helen Hayes, Fred Allen, Oleg Cassini, Ferlin Husky, and Marcus Aurelius died...and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!

THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURGThe Story of a Special Day for December 13On December 13, 1862, the bloodiest day of the Battle of Fredericksburg saw Union forces repeatedly turned back from Confederate lines. Also on December 13, Sir Francis Drake set off on his around-the-world voyage (1577), Gershwin's "An American in Paris" premiered (1928), the Nanking Massacre began (1937), the last Apollo moonwalk took place (1972), and Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces (2003).The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! December 13 is the birthday of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Medal of Honor winner Sergeant York, actor Dick Van Dyke, and baseball player Larry Doby! Artists Grandma Moses and Donatello died on December 31, as did lexicographer Samuel Johnson, Admiral Raymond Spruance, and Lupe Vélez, actress best known as the Mexican Spitfire. December 13 is celebrated in Scandinavia and Italy as Saint Lucy's Day, and it's also National Hot Cocoa Day.Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more! With 74 pages packed with 36 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The Story of a Special Day: March 31!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On March 31......The Eiffel Tower opened...Construction of the Titanic began...The NCAA was founded...The last US battleship was retired... Liz Claiborne, César Chávez, Al Gore, Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Walken, and René Descartes were born.... J. P. Morgan, Bella Abzug, Selena, and Knute Rockne died....And March 31 is also Bunsen Burner Day, Maltese Freedom Day, and National Clams on the Half Shell Day.And those are just a few of the many reasons why March 30 is a very special day!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The story of a special day: March 26!On March 26, learn......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! March 26 is......The day ground was broken for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...The day the Book of Mormon was first published...The day the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty was signed...The birthday of Bob Woodward, Sandra Day O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, Robert Frost, Diana Ross, and Leonard Nimoy...The day Noël Coward, Raymond Chandler, Walt Whitman, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Sarah Bernhardt died...Martyr's Day in Mali, Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii, and Independence Day in Bangladesh...and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

NOVEMBER 14, 1910: FIRST AIRPLANE TAKES OFF FROM A SHIP! Plus, Moby Dick is published and Nellie Bly starts a trip around the world. November 14 is the birthday of Prince Charles, Monet, and Nehru; it's the day Booker T. Washington, royal mistress Nell Gwynn, and Saint Alexander Nevsky died. November 14 is International Girls Day, National Guacamole Day, and Teddy Bear Day. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 84 pages packed with more than 44 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

SEPTEMBER 13, 1501: MICHELANGELO BEGINS SCULPTING DAVID! And, on September 13, 1814, the British shell Ft. McHenry, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. September 13 is the birthday of Ray Charles, Claudette Colbert, and Roald Dahl, and Ray Charles; Moses Malone, Tupac Shakur, and George Wallace died. In ancient Rome, September 13 was the Epulum Jovis, and in the US it's National Peanut Day and National Iguana Awareness Day. Sometimes, it's Friday the Thirteenth. September's birthstone is the sapphire; flowers are forget-me-nots, morning glories, and asters, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, September 13 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it's in Leo. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 98 pages packed with more than 59 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

NOVEMBER 26, 1922: KING TUT'S TOMB IS OPENED! Also on November 26, the real Dracula took the throne of Transylvania and Thanksgiving became a US national holiday. November 26 is the birthday of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Western hero Bat Masterson, and singer Tina Turner; it's the day Sojourner Truth, airport namesake Butch O'Hare, and Columbus supporter Queen Isabella died. Sometimes November 26 is Thanksgiving; it's always National Cake Day. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 84 pages packed with more than 44 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

March 9: The Story of a Special Day March 9 is the day the Monitor fought the Merrimac... ...the day the Barbie(R) doll made its debut ...the anniversary of the firebombing of Tokyo ...the day the Supreme Court ruled for the slaves on the Amistad ...the anniversary of the last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad ...the birthday of chess master Bobby Fischer cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin GMA host Charles Gibson author Mickey Spillane and continental namesake Amerigo Vespucci ...the day George Burns, Menachem Begin, and bandleader Bob Crosby died. ...and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

JULY 16, 1969 - APOLLO 11 LIFTS OFF! The first manned trip to the Moon takes off and the Atomic Age begins with the detonation of the first plutonium bomb. Also on July 16, the first European paper money is issued (it fails), and the world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City. Orville Redenbacher, Roald Amundsen, Ginger Rogers, and Shoeless Joe Jackson were born on July 16; JFK Jr., Mary Todd Lincoln, and Harry Chapin died. Sometimes July 16 is Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day or International Surfing Day, but it's always National Ice Cream Day as well as World Snake Day. July's birthstone is the ruby, birth flowers are water lily and larkspur, the birth tree is elm, and the July 16 zodiac sign is Cancer. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 90 pages packed with more than 52 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

NAPOLEON DEFEATED AT WATERLOO!The Story of a Special Day for June 18On June 18, 1815, the shape of Europe was forever altered with the defeat of the French Army at the Battle of Waterloo. But that's not all! June 18 is packed with exciting events, famous people, and an assortment of holidays around the world!Welcome to The Story of a Special Day - the special occasion gift they'll never throw away. It's a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On June 18, Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic, Sally Ride went into space, and Winston Churchill gave his "Finest Hour" speech.June 18 is the birthday of Paul McCartney, Anastasia of Russia, actors Richard Boone and Jeanette MacDonald, sports stars George Mikan and Glenn Morris, along with *three* Nobel Prize-winning scientists!Polar explorer Roald Amundsen crashed in the arctic on June 18, and was never seen again. World War I ace Max Immelmann, E Street saxophonist Clarence Clemons, and baseball hall of famer Larry Doby died. There's plenty to celebrate on June 18. When June 18 falls on the third Sunday of the month, it's Father's Day! It's Human Rights Day in Azerbaijan and National Day in the Seychelles -and let's not forget International Sushi Day. June is also African-American Music Appreciation Month, International Surf Music Month, and World Naked Bike Ride Month. If that's too much to celebrate, why not take advantage of Go Fishing Day?June 18 is one of the few days of the year in which the tropical and sidereal zodiac signs are the same: Gemini. You'll also learn why June is a popular month for weddings, along with June birthstones, flowers, and much more.Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 82 pages packed with 41 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, June 18: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know! (PS - Can't find your day? Drop us a note through our Timespinner Press website, and we'll get right on it!)

The Story of a Special Day: April 1!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On April 1......Adolf Hitler was sentenced to prison for his role in the "Beer Hall Putsch"...The Battle of Okinawa began...The Soviets blockaded Berlin...Apple Computer was founded... Debbie Reynolds, Toshiro Mifune, Lon Chaney, and Otto von Bismarck were born... Helena Rubinstein, Cynthia Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Scott Joplin, and Eleanor of Aquitain died....In addition to April Fools' Day, April 1 is also the Assyrian New Year, National Sourdough Bread Day, Odisha Day, and in ancient Rome, Veneralia!And those are just a few of the many reasons why April 1 is a very special day!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

May 20: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! May 20 is......The day Charles Lindbergh took off for Paris...The day Levi Strauss got a patent for blue jeans...The anniversary of the first American speeding ticket...The day the first prisoners arrived at Auschwitz...The birthday of Dolley Madison, Jimmy Stewart, Moshe Dayan, Joe Cocker, and Cher....The day Christopher Columbus, Gilda Radner, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, and Robin Gibb died....and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

AUGUST 6, 1945 - A-BOMB DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA! On August 6, 1945, the B-29 Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb used in war. Also on August 6, the NASA rover Curiosity landed on Mars (cover), Judge Crater disappeared, and the Ramones played their final concert. August 6 is the birthday of Andy Warhol, Lucille Ball, and Robert Mitchum; top US ace Richard Bong, young man with a horn Bix Beiderbecke, and super freak Rick James died. August 6 is Children's Day in Tuvalu, Independence Day in Jamaica, and Lighthouse Day in the US. If August 6 is the first Friday of the month, it's International Beer Day, and if it's the first Saturday, it's International Hangover Day. August's birthstones are peridot and sardonyx and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 6 is in Leo; in sidereal astrology it's Cancer. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 100 pages packed with more than 61 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The Story of a Special Day: November 27!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! November 27 is the day the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place! It's also the day: ...the First Crusade was declared...Custer fought the Battle of Washita River...the first woman played in a professional basketball league...the first man-made object reached the surface of Mars...First openly gay person elected to California public office Harvey Milk was assassinatedNovember 27 is also the birthday of mobster Vito Genovese, first daughter Caroline Kennedy, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, kung-fu master Bruce Lee, and Bill Nye the Science Guy. On November 27, singer Lotte Lenya, playwright Eugene O'Neill, first programmer Ada Lovelace, and Roman poet Horace died. Plus, the FBI got Baby Face Nelson!Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more!With over 80 pages acked with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

DECEMBER 17, 1903 - THE AGE OF MANNED FLIGHT BEGINS! The Wright Brothers make their first manned flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Also on December 17, Henry VIII is excommunicated, the Project Blue Book UFO study is closed, and The Simpsons premiers. December 17 is the birthday of Pope Francis and Cal Ripkin Sr.; it's the day Simon Bolivar and Dana Andrews died. Sometimes December 17 is part of Hanukkah, but it's always National Maple Syrup Day. December birthstones vary by tradition, but include turquoise and lapiz lazuli; birth flowers are narcissus and holly. Either way, the zodiac sign for December 17 is Sagittarius. The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten! With 90 pages packed with more than 47 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

APOLLO 7 LIFTS OFF!The Story of a Special Day for October 11On October 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first Apollo mission to carry astronauts into space, lifts off from Cape Kennedy, Florida. Plus, Teddy Roosevelt became the first US president to fly in a plane (1910), Saturday Night Live premiered (1975), and George Washington was promoted to 6-star general!The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On October 11, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, ketchup king Henry Heinz, first African-American four-star general Roscoe Robinson Jr, and actors Michelle Trachtenberg and Luke Perry, were born. Decorate Marine general Chesty Puller, explorer Meriwether Lewis, and comedians Redd Foxx and Chico Marx died.Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more! With 77 pages packed with over 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. There's plenty to celebrate on October 11: the International Day of the Girl Child, Southern Food Heritage Day, and National Food Truck DayLook for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The Story of a Special Day for September 11THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON ARE ATTACKEDOn September 11, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners and used them to destroy the World Trade Center and a part of the Pentagon, and changed the face of the world forever.Also on September 11......explorer Henry Hudson discovered Manhattan...the French Crown Jewels were stolen...Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for most career hits...and the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked.The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On September 11, cosmonaut Gherman Titov, writers O. Henry and D. H. Lawrence, musicians Ludacris and Harry Connick Jr., actor Herbert Lom, Philippine ruler Ferdinand Marcos and coach Tom Landry. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, reggae musician Peter Tosh, actors John Ritter and Lorne Greene, and quarterback Johnny Unitas died, There's plenty to celebrate on September 11. The US observes 911 Emergency Number Day; Ethiopia celebrates its new year, and Argentina honors its teachers. It's also National Hot Cross Bun Day - and don't forget Bourbon Heritage Month!Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more!With 68 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

The story of a special day: March 27!The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - much better than a card! ...What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! March 27 is......The day cherry trees were planted in Washington, DC...The day Typhoid Mary went into quarantine...The birthday of Mies van der Rohe, Mariah Carey, Sarah Vaughn, Quentin Tarantino, Gloria Swanson, and Cale Yarborough...The day M. C. Escher, King James VI and I, Milton Berle, and Yuri Gagarin died.Armed Forces Day in Burma, World Theatre Day, and National "Joe" Day in the US...and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

October 25: The Story of a Special DayThe Charge of the Light BrigadeThe special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! In addition to the Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25 is also the date of......the Battle of Agincourt, made famous in Shakespeare's Henry V...the appointment of the first African-American US Army General...the second day of the largest naval battle in history, Leyte GulfOctober 25 is a popular birthday! Some of the famous people born on October 25 include artist Pablo Picasso, polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, singer Katy Perry, waltz king Johann Strauss, country comic Minnie Pearl, and baseball player Bobby Thomson, who hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Western lawman Bat Masterson, horror movie icon Vincent Price, and Canterbury Tales poet Geoffrey Chaucer died on October 25.There's plenty to celebrate on October 25! It's International Artists Day, National Greasy Foods Day (eat them in moderation year round, but splurge on October 25), and for dessert, it's National Cookie Month. Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more!With 72 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, October 25: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

March 24: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! March 24 is......The day Tokugawa became Shogun of Japan...The day of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III...The day Elvis was drafted...The day the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Alaska...The birthday of Tommy Hilfiger, Bob Mackie, Steve McQueen, Houdini, and Peyton Manning...The day Jules Verne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Queen Elizabeth I died....and a whole lot more!A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!