Bøger af Michael Dobson

The Story of a Special Day for June 11On June 11, 1776, the writing of the Declaration of Independence began. But that's not all! On June 11, Joan of Arc attacked, Henry VIII got married, racehorse Sir Barton becomes the first Triple Crown winner, and the only successful escape from Alcatraz took place!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! June 11 birthdays include legendary actor John Wayne, first woman to hold federal office in the US Jeannette Rankin, ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, and football legends Joe Montana and Vince Lombardi. Terrorist Timothy McVeigh, newscaster David Brinkley, jazz legend Ornette Coleman, and Star Trek's DeForest Kelley died.There's plenty to celebrate on June 11! Brazil honors its navy, the Honduras its students, Nova Scotians remember those killed on the job while mining, Hawaii celebrates the king who unified the islands. It's also National German Chocolate Cake Day, African-American Music Appreciation Month, and in some years the Queen's Official Birthday also falls on June 11.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 86 pages packed with 42 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 11: 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 16: The Story of a Special DayMarch 16 is the day Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket...The Day of the Book Smugglers in modern Lithuania and Bacchanalia in ancient Rome...The day Caligula became emperor...The day the My Lai massacre took place...The day Terry Anderson was kidnapped in Beirut...The birthday of comics Jerry Lewis and Henny Youngman, senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, first lady Pat Nixon, and fourth President James Madison...The day Judge Roy Bean, Arthur Godfrey, T. Bone Walker, Thomas E. Dewey, and Emperor Tiberius 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!

ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP HER SEAT!December 1: The Story of a Special DayThe 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 December 1, 1955, a key moment in the history of the American Civil Rights movement. Montgomery, Alabama seamstress Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, and was arrested. But that's not all! December 1 is also the date that......the Presidential election of 1824 was thrown into the House of Representatives...Paul McCartney and Pete Best were arrested in Hamburg...and the French and English parts of the Channel Tunnel finally connected!The first bikini model, the Divine Miss M, comedians Richard Pryor and Woody Allen, and golfer Lee Travino were all born on December 1. Israel's first prime minister, the namesake of Mount Everest, and the wickedest man in the world died. There's plenty to celebrate on December 1! It's Fullveldisdagurinn in Iceland, Teacher's Day in Panama, and Wam Damrong Rachanuphap day in Thailand. (Not to mention National Egg Nog Month and National Handwashing Week.)December 1: 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 78 pages packed with 36 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, December 1: 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!

JANUARY 1: HAPPY NEW YEAR! What's the secret history of New Year's Day? The strange but true story of how January 1 became the first of the year in most of the world, along fascinating new year customs from many cultures!Welcome to THE STORY OF A SPECIAL DAY, 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 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! Besides New Year's, January 1 is also the day that......"Amazing Grace" was sung in public for the first time (1773)...Continental Army soldiers revolted in the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny (1781)...the US outlawed the importation of slaves (1808)...the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect (1863)...and in Times Square, a ball signifying the start of the new year was dropped for the first time. (1908)Many amazing people were born on New Year's Day, including FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover, double agent Kim Philby, flag seamstress Betsy Ross, reclusive author J. D. Salinger, and midnight rider Paul Revere.Singers Patti Page and Hank Williams died on January 1, along with pioneering computer scientist Admiral Grace Hopper, who famously said, "It's easier to ask forgiveness than to seek permission."In addition to New Years, January 1 is also the last day of Kwanzaa, the eighth day of Christmas, National Bloody Mary Day, Global Family Day, and in Montserrat, it's Jump-Up Day! January 1: 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 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, January 1: 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 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! May 24 is......The day the Brooklyn Bridge opened and the day the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown....The day Mary Had a Little Lamb (based on a true story) was published....The day Samuel Morse telegraphed "What hath God wrought?"... Aldersgate Day for Methodists, Bermuda Day for Bermudans, Independence Day for Ecuador and Eritrea, and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Day for Orthodox Christians....The birthdays of Queen Victoria, Bob Dylan, Priscilla Presley, Gary Burghoff, Héctor Camacho, and Lionel Conacher....The day Nicolaus Copernicus, Duke Ellington, John Foster Dulles, and golfer Old Tom Morris 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!

APRIL 13, 1970 - THE APOLLO 13 CRISIS BEGINS!The Story of a Special Day for April 13On April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank explosion aboard Apollo 13 turns a lunar mission into a daring and dangerous rescue! In other news, Pocahontas is kidnapped (1613), Fort Sumter surrenders (1861), and Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters (1997)!April 13 birthdays include US President Thomas Jefferson, outlaw Butch Cassidy, gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes, and "Agent 86" Don Adams. Russian tsar Boris Godunov and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gunter Grass died.In some years, April 13 is Easter and/or Passover. In many Asian cultures, it's New Year's Day. April's birthstone is diamond and its birth flowers are daisy and sweet pea. In astrology, April 13's sign is Aries (traditional) and Pisces (sidereal).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! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 80 pages packed with over 40 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 for April 23CONSTRUCTION OF WRIGLEY FIELD BEGINS, THE GERMANS INTRODUCE A BEER PURITY LAW, AND NEW COKE HIT THE MARKET!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 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 April 23, Hermann Göring writes a letter to Adolph Hitler asking to take over the Third Reich. Hitler responds by removing him as successor. The first public school in the US opened, and the Soyuz 1 mission is launched, leading to the first in-flight fatality in the history of spaceflight.People born on April 23 include singer Roy "Pretty Woman" Orbison, jogger Jim Fixx, actresses Shirley Temple and Sandra Dee, and baseball Hall of Famers Jim Bottomley and Warren Spahn. William Shakespeare, Howard Cosell, and English king Æthelred the Unready died on April 23.There's plenty to celebrate on April 23! Saint George's Day is celebrated in many European nations. It's also Independence Day in the "Conch Republic," Children's Day in Turkey, World Book Day, as well as National Picnic Day. (And, forsooth, it's Talk Like Shakespeare Day, too!)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 86 pages packed with 33 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, April 23: 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!

APRIL 26, 1986 - DISASTER AT CHERNOBYL!The Story of a Special Day for April 13On April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant explodes, scattering radioactive material throughout the western USSR and Europe! In other news, US troops shoot and kill Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth and the Luftwaffe bombs Guernica, inspiring the famous painting by Picasso.William Shakespeare (on the cover) was baptized on April 26, 1564. (In those days, the baptismal date was more important than the birthday.) Actually born on April 26 were bird painter John James Audubon, philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, singers Bobby Rydell and Ma Rainey, comedienne Carol Burnett, and earthquake scientist Charles Richter. Lucille Ball and Count Basie both died on April 26, along with Irene "Granny" Ryan and stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, April 26 is sometimes Easter, and it can also be Passover. On April 26, Tanzania celebrates Union Day, eastern Russia observes Old Permic Alphabet Day, and in the US, it's National Pretzel Day! April's birthstone is diamond and its birth flowers are daisy and sweet pea. In astrology, April 26's sign is Taurus (traditional) and Aries (sidereal).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 birthday card has been forgotten! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 78 pages packed with over 39 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 for August 18AMERICAN WOMEN GET THE RIGHT TO VOTE!On August 18, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Also on August 18......helium was discovered...the Pendle Witches were put on trial...and the "Hardest Day" of the Battle of Britain took place.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 August 18, department store magnate Marshall Field, crime writer Vincent Bugliosi, Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, actors Patrick Swayze and Robert Redford, and sports legend Roberto Clemente were born. Business leaders Walter Chrysler and Joseph Seagram died, along with Genghis Khan, Don Pardo, and B. F. Skinner.There's plenty to celebrate on August 18. Pakistan celebrates Arbor Day, Thailand observes National Science Day, and Australia commemorates Long Tan Day. Don't forget that it's also National Ice Cream Pie Day and National Fajita Day!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 72 pages packed with over 42 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 30!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 30......Florida became a US territory...Ether was first used in surgery...The US bought Alaska from the Russians...The Crimean War ended...And John Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan because he was obsessed with Jodie Foster....Vincent Van Gogh, Céline Dion, Eric Clapton, and Warren Beatty, were born...James Cagney and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother died....March 30 National Doctor's Day, Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day, and National Turkey Neck Soup 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: August 8!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 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 August 8, the Spanish Armada was finally defeated! Also on August 8......the Great Train Robbery took place...Gandhi demanded an end to British rule in India...and the cover photograph for The Beatles' Abbey Road was taken.On August 8, revolutionary Emiliano Zapata was born, along with AA co-founder Bob Smith, country singer Mel Tillis, actor Dustin Hoffman, and swimming star Esther Williams. Actresses Fay Wray, Patricia Neal, and Louise Brooks died.There's plenty to celebrate on August 8. It's Ba Ba Day in Mongolia and Taiwan, Nane Nane Day in Tanzania, and International Cat Day everywhere! (And if you've got a bit of a sweet tooth, it's also National Frozen Custard 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; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more!With 82 pages packed with over 39 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!

FEBRUARY 13, 1920 - BASEBALL'S NATIONAL NEGRO LEAGUE IS FOUNDED!The Story of a Special Day for February 13On February 13, 1920, the first successful league of African-American baseball teams, the National Negro League, was founded. Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, was beheaded (1542), the Allies bomb Dresden (1945), the Nashville sit-ins for civil rights begin (1960), and the universe's largest known diamond is discovered (2004)!February 13 birthdays include supersonic pilot Chuck Yeager, American Gothic painter Grant Wood, Erector Set inventor A. C. Gilbert, and musicians Peter Gabriel and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Singer Waylon Jennings, Fugitive star David Janssen, and Puritan preacher Cotton Mather died.In some years, February 13 is Mardi Gras. In Myanmar, it's Children's Day, and in the US it's National Italian Food Day. February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. February's birthstone is amethyst and its birth flowers are violet and primrose. In astrology, February 13's sign is Aquarius (traditional) and Capricorn (sidereal).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! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 86 pages packed with over 46 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!

GEORGE WASHINGTON ELECTED PRESIDENT!The Story of a Special Day for February 4The 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 February 4, 1789, George Washington was elected first President of the United States. But that's not all!. On February 4......the 47 Ronin died after avenging their master...the Confederacy was formed...FDR, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta...the SLA kidnapped Patty Hearst...and Facebook was founded!Charles Lindbergh, Rosa Parks, Clint Black, Alice Cooper, Oscar de la Hoya, Ida Lupino, and Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh all share a February 4 birthday. Liberace, Karen Carpenter, and Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, died.There's plenty to celebrate on February 4! In Sri Lanka, it's Independence Day. California and Missouri celebrate Rosa Parks Day. It's also National Homemade Soup Day, and (if February 4 falls on a Saturday) it's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!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 76 pages packed with 34 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, February 4: 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!

OCTOBER 15, 1783: FIRST MANNED FLIGHT! On October 15, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers send up the first balloon carrying a human being. Plus, Marie Antoinette is sentenced to the guillotine, Napoleon goes into exile for the final time, and "I Love Lucy" premiers on TV. October 15 is the birthday of Emeril Lagasse, P. G. Wodehouse, Penny Marshall, Nietzsche, Jim Palmer, and John L. Sullivan; Mata Hari, Cole Porter, and Hermann Goering died. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, National Mushroom Day, and part of Bat Appreciation Month. Depending on who's writing, October birthstones are opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and coral; the birth flower is marigold, and the birth tree is ivy. In traditional astrology, October 15 is in Libra; in sidereal astrology it's Virgo. 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 57 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!

JANUARY 7: GALILEO PROVES THE EARTH ISN'T THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSEThe Story of a Special Day, Volume 7The 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! Did you know that January 7 is Christmas Day in many Orthodox churches? And that January 7 is also the day that......the first balloonists cross the English Channel, ...US forces retreat to Bataan...Japan gets a new emperor...and gunmen shoot up the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine, resulting in an international outcry of support under the slogan Je suit Charlie!Many amazing people have January 7 as their birthday. There's cartoonist Charles Addams, TV journalist Katie Couric, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, actors Jeremy Renner and Nicholas Cage, and actress Butterfly McQueen. On January 7, royal wife Catherine of Aragon, actor Trevor Howard, scientist Nikola Tesla, and sports legend Bronko Nagurski died.If a second Christmas isn't enough to celebrate, Italy honors its flag, Japanese eat seven-herb rice porridge, and it's also National Bobblehead Day!January 7: 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 76 pages packed with 37 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, January 7: 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 15: The Story of a Special DayMarch 15 is the Ides of March, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated...The day Columbus returned to Spain from the New World...The day Maine became a state...The day Rolls-Royce was founded...The day the last tsar of Russia abdicated...The birthday of President Andrew Jackson, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, musicians Lightnin' Hopkins, Sly Stone, Ry Cooder, and Harry James...The day Ann Sothern, Aristotle Onassis, Dr. Spock, Bowie Kuhn, and H. P. Lovecraft 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!

May 28: 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 28 is......The day the Spanish Armada set sail and George Washington started a war....The anniversary of the earliest historical event whose date is known with certainty (May 28, 585 BCE)....The day the Dionne Quintuplets were born and Mathias Rust landed in Red Square....It's Araw ng Watawat in the Philippines, Armed Forces Day in Croatia, and Downfall of the Derg Day in Ethiopia....The birthday of author Ian Fleming, actress Carroll Baker, mayor Rudy Giuliani, singer Kylie Minogue, rocker John Fogerty, blues legend T-Bone Walker, and athlete Jim Thorpe....The day Gary Coleman, Phil Hartman, Noah Webster, Audie Murphy, and the Duke of Windsor 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!

JANUARY 19, 1809 - EDGAR ALLAN POE IS BORN!The Story of a Special Day for January 19Master of mystery and the macabre Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809. Also born on January 19 were artist Paul Cezanne, celebrity chef Paula Deen, singers Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin, General Robert E. Lee, and steam engine inventor James Watt. Soul singer Wilson Pickett, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and outfielder Stan Musial died.On January 19, 1883, Thomas Edison opened the world's first electric lighting system using overhead wires. Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental speed record, 72 percent of all TV sets tuned into I Love Lucy to watch Little Ricky's birth, and the first IBM computer virus was released.January 19 is National Popcorn Day in the US, Kokborok Day in the Tripura state of India, and Confederate Heroes Day in Texas. Its zodiac sign is Capricorn. January's birthstone is garnet and its birth flower is carnation.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! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 79 pages packed with over 48 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 13, 1982 - VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATED!The Story of a Special Day for November 1On November 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, was dedicated. Plus, Disney's Fantasia opened (1940), the Amityville Horror murders took place, and New York's Holland Tunnel opened.Treasure Island author Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, as were Saint Augustine, Jimmy Kimmel, and Whoopi Goldberg. Prince Henry the Navigator, rocker Leon Russell, and movie subject Karen Silkwood died.November 13 is Sadie Hawkins Day and World Kindness Day. Its zodiac signs are Scorpio (traditional) and Libra (sidereal). November's birthstone is Topaz, its birth flower is chrysanthemum.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! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 73 pages packed with over 37 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 5 March 5 is the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, in which Crispus Attucks became the first martyr of the American Revolution... The day Elvis got out of the Army... The day the Nazis took power in Germany... The day Churchill gave his "Iron Curtain" speech... The birthday of Rex Harrison, Andy Gibb, Penn Jillette, and King Henry II of England... The day John Belushi, Patsy Cline, and Joseph Stalin died... St. Piran's Day, the national holiday of Cornwall ...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 Kindle 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 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!

HOOVER DAM IS DEDICATEDThe Story of a Special Day for September 30On September 30, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Hoover Dam. In addition, Jack the Ripper killed his third and fourth victims, Babe Ruth became the first person to hit 60 homers in a season, the World Series was televised for the first time, and the Berlin Airlift ended. 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 September 30, writer Truman Capote, Mexican hero José Morales, singer Johnny Mathis, actress Deborah Kerr, and tennis star Martina Hingis were born. Rebel actor James Dean, ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, and earthquake scientist Charles Richter died. September 30 is also Independence Day in Botswana, Boy's Day in Poland, and according to some, it's also National Ghost Hunting 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 66 pages packed with over 28 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!

April 12: 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! April 12 is......The day the first human went into outer space...The day the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter began...The day the first polio vaccine was announced...The birthday of Tom Clancy, David Letterman, Ann Miller, Vince Gill, David Cassidy, Tiny Tim, and Lily Pons...The day FDR, Clara Barton, Josephine Baker, Abbie Hoffman, Boss Tweed, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Joe Louis 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!

March 19: The Story of a Special DayMarch 19 is the day the first unit of Tuskegee Airmen were activated...The feast of St. Joseph's Day...The day the swallows come back to Capistrano...The day the first motion picture footage was shot...The day time zones and Daylight Savings Time began in America...The birthday of Wyatt Earp, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Philip Roth, Irving Wallace, Bruce Willis, Ursula Andress, "Moms" Mabley, Albert Speer, Earl Warren, and William Jennings Bryan...The day Anne Klein, Willem de Kooning, John DeLorean, Arthur C. Clarke, and Edgar Rice Burroughs 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!

March 12: The Story of a Special DayMarch 12 is Girl Scout Birthday, the date the Girl Scouts of the USA began...The day Coca-Cola(R) was first sold in bottles...The day Gandhi began his Salt March ...The anniversary of FDR's first Fireside Chat...The day the Fukushima reactor exploded...The birthday of actress Liza Minnelli, Our Gang's Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, singer James Taylor, ballet legend Vaslav Nijinsky, and presidential candidate Mitt Romney...The day George Westinghouse, Yehudi Menuhin, Charlie Parker, Sun Yat-sen, and Woody Hayes 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!

MAHATMA GANDHI IS BORN!The Story of a Special Day for October 2On October 2, 1869, Gandhi was born. Other October 2 birthdays include Groucho Marx, Donna Karan, Richard III, Johnnie Cochran, Sting, Spanky McFarland, Bud Abbott, and Nat Turner. Samuel Adams, Gene Autry, and Rock Hudson died. On October 2, the Texas Revolution began, the first television transmission took place, and Peanuts and the Twilight Zone premiered.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! October 2 is Batik Day in Indonesia, National Grandparents' Day in Italy, National Fried Scallops Day in the US, and in honor of Gandhi, the International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated worldwide.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 84 pages packed with over 42 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 WASHINGTON MONUMENT IS DEDICATEDThe Story of a Special Day for February 21On February 21, 1885, President Chester A. Arthur dedicated the Washington Monument., President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Hoover Dam. Also on February 21, the first working steam locomotive made its maiden run (1804), the first telephone directory was published (1880), World War I's Battle of Verdun began (1916), NASCAR was founded (1948), and Nixon went to China (1972).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! February 21 is the birthday of actors Kelsey Grammer and Alan Rickman, the only brothers to visit outer space, and the longest-lived person ever! Malcolm X, Spinoza, Tim Horton, and the guy who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon all died on February 21. This date is also International Mother Language Day, National Biscuits and Gravy Day, and if it's also the third weekend in the month, it's National Margarita Weekend!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 82 pages packed with 43 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!

JULY 27, 1054 - MACBETH DEFEATED AT DUNSINANE!The Story of a Special Day for July 27On July 27, 1054, the historical Macbeth (not Shakespeare's character) was defeated in the Battle of Dunsinane. But that's not all! July 27 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 July 27, 1953 an armistice ended active fighting in the Korean War. In other July 27 news, the French Revolution's Reign of Terror ended with the arrest of Robespierre, Vincent van Gogh shot himself, the Geneva Convention was signed, and the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee approved the first article of impeachment against Richard Nixon.July 27 is the birthday of "Dixie" namesake Jeremiah Dixon, "Ode to Billie Joe" singer Bobbie Gentry, baseball star Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, skater Peggy Fleming, and manager "Leo the Lip" Durocher.Legendary comedian Bob Hope died on July 27, as did Flying Tigers commander Claire Chennault, writer Gertrude Stein, actor James Mason, and Joe Tinker, immortalized in the famous baseball double play known as "Tinker-to-Evans-to-Chase."There's plenty to celebrate on July 27! Hoist a wee dram in honor of National Scotch Day, or celebrate Finland's National Sleepy Head Day, and (if you haven't celebrated with too much Scotch) remember that it's also Walk on Stilts Day.Don't forget the whole month of July! Did you know it was originally known as Quintilis? Or that its astrological signs are both Leo and Cancer? Plus, there's information on 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 74 pages packed with 37 rare 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, July 27: 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!

JANUARY 13, 1957 - THE FRISBEE IS INTRODUCED!The Story of a Special Day for January 13On January 13, 1957, the original Frisbee Flying Disk (then called the "Pluto Platter") went into production. Plus, the first radio broadcast to the public took place (1910), and Johnny Cash played at Folsom Prison (1968)."Last of the Red Hot Mamas" Sophie Tucker was born on January 13, as were Horatio Alger, Jr., Patrick Dempsey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and mystic George Gurdjieff. Lawman Wyatt Earp, writer James Joyce, and songwriter Stephen Foster died.January 13 is Constitution Day in Mongolia, Liberation Day in Togo, and Peach Melba Day in the US. January's birthstone is garnet and its birth flower is carnation. The zodiac sign for January 13 is Capricorn (traditional) and Sagittarius (sidereal).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! Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 77 pages packed with over 46 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 8March 8 is International Women's Day...... The day Ronald Reagan called the Soviet Union an "evil empire"... The anniversary of the Castle Gate Mine Disaster... The day the first pilot's license was issued to a woman... The birthday of actress Lynn Redgrave, Monkee Mickey Dolenz, composer Maurice Ravel, female pirate Anne Bonny, and Wind in the Willows author Kenneth Grahame... The day Harold Lloyd, William Howard Taft, Millard Fillmore, Ferdinand von Zeppelin, and Joe DiMaggio 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 Kindle device! Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!