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    May 6: The Story of a Special Day
    May 6: The Story of a Special Day
    May 6: The Story of a Special Day
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    May 6: The Story of a Special Day

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    May 6: 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 6 is...

    ...The day the Hindenburg exploded and the Battle of Chancellorsville ended

    ...The day the Eiffel Tower and the Channel Tunnel opened

    ...The day Bob Hope gave his first USO show

    ...The birthday of Admiral Robert Peary, actors George Clooney and Rudolph Valentino, director Orson Welles, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, prime minister Tony Blair, and “Say Hey Kid” Willie Mays

    ...The day Marlene Dietrich, L. Frank Baum, Henry David Thoreau, and Cardinal József Mindszenty 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!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTimespinner Press
    Release dateJun 13, 2013
    ISBN9781301084333
    May 6: 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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