March 5: The Story of a Special Day

By Timespinner Press

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 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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Timespinner Press
• Release date: Oct 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301516865

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Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. Learn more about Michael at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dobson_(author).

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March 5: The Story of a Special Day

Volume 65

by Michael Dobson

Smashwords Edition

Copyright © 2012 Timespinner Press

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Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often.

March 5

64th day of the year (65th in leap years)

301 days remaining till the end of the year.

by Michael Dobson

Table of Contents

March 5 Quotations

Event of the Day

March 5 Holidays and Celebrations

What Happened on March 5?

Who Was Born on March 5?

Who Died on March 5?

March: The Third Month

March Symbols

March Events

March Zodiac Signs

What Day of the Week is March 5?

Copyright, Credit, and Contact

Cover: Elvis Presley is discharged from the United States Army, March 5, 1960

March 5 Quotations

I’ve always wanted to make the world a more rational place. I’m still working on it.

— Penn Jillette, born March 5, 1955

"The people who