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"The Story of a Special Day for September 11THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON ARE ATTACKEDOn September 11, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners and used them to destroy the World Trade Center and a part of the Pentagon, and changed the face of the world forever.Also on September 11......explorer Henry Hudson discovered Manhattan...the French Crown Jewels were stolen...Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for most career hits...and the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked.The Story of a Special Day is a 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 book 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 September 11, cosmonaut Gherman Titov, writers O. Henry and D. H. Lawrence, musicians Ludacris and Harry Connick Jr., actor Herbert Lom, Philippine ruler Ferdinand Marcos and coach Tom Landry. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, reggae musician Peter Tosh, actors John Ritter and Lorne Greene, and quarterback Johnny Unitas died, There's plenty to celebrate on September 11. The US observes 911 Emergency Number Day; Ethiopia celebrates its new year, and Argentina honors its teachers. It's also National Hot Cross Bun Day - and don't forget Bourbon Heritage Month!Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more!With 68 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for 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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