March 13 - Michael Dobson - Bog

March 13: The Story of a Special DayMarch 13 is the anniversary of the discovery of Uranus...The anniversary of Muhammad's victory at the Battle of Badr...The day the Kraków Ghetto was liquidated by the Nazis...The day Kitty Genovese was murdered...The day Apollo 9 returned to Earth...The birthday of actors Dana Delaney and William H. Macy, MAD cartoonist Al Jaffee, airport namesake Butch O'Hare, songwriter Neil Sedaka, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, and oxygen discoverer Joseph Priestley...The day Maureen Stapleton, Henry Shrapnel, Clarence Darrow, and Susan B. Anthony 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!