Overview
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!
Full Product Details
Author: Assistant Professor Michael Dobson (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Volume: 11
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.104kg
ISBN: 9781542875097
ISBN 10: 1542875099
Pages: 90
Publication Date: 06 February 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. He's the author of over 70 books including military thrillers, history, business, project management, leadership, self-help, and more. He is a former researcher with the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and was head of game design and marketing for one of the world's leading hobby game companies.
