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"The Story of a Special Day: July 13!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 July 13, Frank Sinatra cut his first record! Also on July 13......anti-Civil War draft riots broke out in New York ...Nixon's secret tapes were revealed to the Watergate Committee...and a legendary blackout struck New York City!July 13 is also the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, Harrison Ford, Patrick Stewart, Michael Spinks, and cube inventor Erno Rubik. Photograph Alfred Stieglitz, Manhattan Project commander Leslie Groves, and Yankee owner George Steinbrenner died.In Hungary, July 13 is Inventor's Day, in Montenegro it's Statehood Day, and of course it's National Cheese Pizza Day!Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more!With nearly 70 pages packed with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as 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!"

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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.

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