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    March 7: The Story of a Special Day
    March 7: The Story of a Special Day
    March 7: The Story of a Special Day
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    March 7: The Story of a Special Day

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    The Story of a Special Day: March 7

    March 7 is the anniversary of the World War II Battle of Remagen...

    ... The day Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    ... The day the police attacked 600 civil rights marchers in Selma on “Bloody Sunday”

    ... The day the Kepler Space Observatory was launched

    ... The birthday of botanist Luther Burbank, painter Piet Mondrian, composer Maurice Ravel, televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, and Disney exec Michael Eisner

    ... The day Saint Thomas Aquinas, Senator Jacob Javits, Divine, and Stanley Kubrick 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!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTimespinner Press
    Release dateNov 9, 2012
    ISBN9781301901708
    March 7: The Story of a Special Day
    Author

    Timespinner Press

    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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