Overview
The Story of a Special Day: January 17!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 January 17 in history......Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared...The Great Brink's Robbery occurred...Operation Desert Storm beganJanuary 17 is the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, Al Capone, Vidal Sassoon, Michelle Obama, Kid Rock, Susanna Hoffs, Mick Taylor, Eartha Kitt, Muhammad Ali, Jim Carrey, Shari Lewis, James Earl Jones, and Betty White......and January 17 is the day that Chang and Eng Bunker, the original ""Siamese Twins,"" and chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer died. January 17 is celebrated as Kid Inventors' Day in the US, National Day in Minorca, and Ditch New Years Resolution Day everywhere!And those 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!
Full Product Details
Author: Assistant Professor Michael Dobson (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Volume: 5
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.109kg
ISBN: 9781523731244
ISBN 10: 1523731249
Pages: 86
Publication Date: 28 January 2016
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.
