Michael Dobson

JULY 20, 1969 - FIRST MANNED LUNAR LANDING On July 20, 1969, the Eagle lands at Tranquility Base. Also on July 20, Hitler survives the Bomb Plot assassination attempt the first Special Olympics begin, and the Football War ends. July 20 is the birthday of Alexander the Great, Sir Edmund Hillary, Carlos Santana, and Natalie Wood., is the first day of the Islamic calendar; Pancho Villa, James "Scotty" Doohan, Bruce Lee, and Marconi died. July 20 is Friendship Day in Argentina and Brazil, Ice Cream Sundae Day in the US, and International Chess Day everywhere. July's birthstone is the ruby, birth flowers are water lily and larkspur, the birth tree is elm, and the July 20 zodiac sign is Cancer. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 94 pages packed with more than 52 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

JULY 16, 1969 - APOLLO 11 LIFTS OFF The first manned trip to the Moon takes off and the Atomic Age begins with the detonation of the first plutonium bomb. Also on July 16, the first European paper money is issued (it fails), and the world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City. Orville Redenbacher, Roald Amundsen, Ginger Rogers, and Shoeless Joe Jackson were born on July 16; JFK Jr., Mary Todd Lincoln, and Harry Chapin died. Sometimes July 16 is Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day or International Surfing Day, but it's always National Ice Cream Day as well as World Snake Day. July's birthstone is the ruby, birth flowers are water lily and larkspur, the birth tree is elm, and the July 16 zodiac sign is Cancer. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 90 pages packed with more than 52 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

In this instructive guide to time management, author Michael Dobson provides tips, techniques, and commonsense advice that will give anyone better agency over his or her time and significantly increase productivity. Real-World Time Management does this by offering readers valuable tips on how to: set priorities; stay on track; keep a closed-door policy; avoid interrupters; and reduce stress. You’ll also learn how to handle distractions, stop procrastinating, delegate tasks, deal with meetings, and manage time effectively while traveling.Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day? Now newly updated, this enlightening and essential guide will help leaders and frontline employees alike wrangle and order their time--no matter how hectic their lives may seem.

SEPTEMBER 19, 1783: THE FIRST BALLOON ASCENT CARRYING LIVE CREATURES Plus, George Washington's Farewell Address is published, as is the Unabomber's manifesto. September 19 is the birthday of Ferdinand Porsche, Twiggy, Mama Cass, and Adam "Batman" West. Orville Redenbacher, Red Foley, and rocketry pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovsky died. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day (cover), National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and if it's Sunday, it's National Grandparent's Day. September's birthstone is the sapphire; flowers are forget-me-nots, morning glories, and asters, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, September 19 is in Virgo. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 98 pages packed with more than 65 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

AUGUST 29, 1958: THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY OPENS Also on August 29, Goodyear is founded, the Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans, and Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. August 29 is the birthday of Ingrid Bergman, John McCain, and Michael Jackson. Ingrid Bergman also died on August 29, along with Lee Marvin and Brigham Young. August 29 is Ukrainian Miner's Day, Indian National Sports Day, and if it falls on the last Sunday of the month, it's Pony Express Day in the US. August's birthstones are peridot and sardonyx, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 29 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it's in Leo. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 94 pages packed with more than 54 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

OCTOBER 20, 1944: MACARTHUR RETURNS Fulfilling a promise made two years' previously, General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore on Leyte Island, the Phillipines. Plus, pirates Calico Jack and Anne Bonny are captured, the US Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, Nixon fires the Watergate special prosecutor, the Sydney Opera House opens, and a plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes. October 20 is the birthday of Mickey Mantle, Bela Lugosi, Tom Petty, and Keith Hernandez; explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton, Keller companion Anne Sullivan, and US President Herbert Hoover died. October 20 is Mashujaa Day in Kenya, Revolution Day in Guatemala, and National Office Chocolate Day in the US. Depending on who's writing, October birthstones are opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and coral; the birth flower is marigold, and the birth tree is ivy. In traditional astrology, October 20 is in Libra; in sidereal astrology it's Virgo. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 96 pages packed with more than 59 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

OCTOBER 15, 1783: FIRST MANNED FLIGHT On October 15, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers send up the first balloon carrying a human being. Plus, Marie Antoinette is sentenced to the guillotine, Napoleon goes into exile for the final time, and "I Love Lucy" premiers on TV. October 15 is the birthday of Emeril Lagasse, P. G. Wodehouse, Penny Marshall, Nietzsche, Jim Palmer, and John L. Sullivan; Mata Hari, Cole Porter, and Hermann Goering died. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, National Mushroom Day, and part of Bat Appreciation Month. Depending on who's writing, October birthstones are opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and coral; the birth flower is marigold, and the birth tree is ivy. In traditional astrology, October 15 is in Libra; in sidereal astrology it's Virgo. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 98 pages packed with more than 57 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

SEPTEMBER 13, 1501: MICHELANGELO BEGINS SCULPTING DAVID And, on September 13, 1814, the British shell Ft. McHenry, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. September 13 is the birthday of Ray Charles, Claudette Colbert, and Roald Dahl, and Ray Charles; Moses Malone, Tupac Shakur, and George Wallace died. In ancient Rome, September 13 was the Epulum Jovis, and in the US it's National Peanut Day and National Iguana Awareness Day. Sometimes, it's Friday the Thirteenth. September's birthstone is the sapphire; flowers are forget-me-nots, morning glories, and asters, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, September 13 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it's in Leo. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 98 pages packed with more than 59 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

AUGUST 6, 1945 - A-BOMB DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA On August 6, 1945, the B-29 Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb used in war. Also on August 6, the NASA rover Curiosity landed on Mars (cover), Judge Crater disappeared, and the Ramones played their final concert. August 6 is the birthday of Andy Warhol, Lucille Ball, and Robert Mitchum; top US ace Richard Bong, young man with a horn Bix Beiderbecke, and super freak Rick James died. August 6 is Children's Day in Tuvalu, Independence Day in Jamaica, and Lighthouse Day in the US. If August 6 is the first Friday of the month, it's International Beer Day, and if it's the first Saturday, it's International Hangover Day. August's birthstones are peridot and sardonyx and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 6 is in Leo; in sidereal astrology it's Cancer. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 100 pages packed with more than 61 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

NOVEMBER 14, 1910: FIRST AIRPLANE TAKES OFF FROM A SHIP Plus, Moby Dick is published and Nellie Bly starts a trip around the world. November 14 is the birthday of Prince Charles, Monet, and Nehru; it's the day Booker T. Washington, royal mistress Nell Gwynn, and Saint Alexander Nevsky died. November 14 is International Girls Day, National Guacamole Day, and Teddy Bear Day. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 84 pages packed with more than 44 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

DECEMBER 17, 1903 - THE AGE OF MANNED FLIGHT BEGINS The Wright Brothers make their first manned flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Also on December 17, Henry VIII is excommunicated, the Project Blue Book UFO study is closed, and The Simpsons premiers. December 17 is the birthday of Pope Francis and Cal Ripkin Sr.; it's the day Simon Bolivar and Dana Andrews died. Sometimes December 17 is part of Hanukkah, but it's always National Maple Syrup Day. December birthstones vary by tradition, but include turquoise and lapiz lazuli; birth flowers are narcissus and holly. Either way, the zodiac sign for December 17 is Sagittarius. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 90 pages packed with more than 47 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

NOVEMBER 26, 1922: KING TUT'S TOMB IS OPENED Also on November 26, the real Dracula took the throne of Transylvania and Thanksgiving became a US national holiday. November 26 is the birthday of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Western hero Bat Masterson, and singer Tina Turner; it's the day Sojourner Truth, airport namesake Butch O'Hare, and Columbus supporter Queen Isabella died. Sometimes November 26 is Thanksgiving; it's always National Cake Day. 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 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 card has been forgotten With 84 pages packed with more than 44 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

JANUARY 19, 1809 - EDGAR ALLAN POE IS BORN The Story of a Special Day for January 19Master of mystery and the macabre Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809. Also born on January 19 were artist Paul Cezanne, celebrity chef Paula Deen, singers Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin, General Robert E. Lee, and steam engine inventor James Watt. Soul singer Wilson Pickett, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and outfielder Stan Musial died.On January 19, 1883, Thomas Edison opened the world's first electric lighting system using overhead wires. Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental speed record, 72 percent of all TV sets tuned into I Love Lucy to watch Little Ricky's birth, and the first IBM computer virus was released.January 19 is National Popcorn Day in the US, Kokborok Day in the Tripura state of India, and Confederate Heroes Day in Texas. Its zodiac sign is Capricorn. January's birthstone is garnet and its birth flower is carnation.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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 79 pages packed with over 48 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

JANUARY 13, 1957 - THE FRISBEE IS INTRODUCED The Story of a Special Day for January 13On January 13, 1957, the original Frisbee Flying Disk (then called the "Pluto Platter") went into production. Plus, the first radio broadcast to the public took place (1910), and Johnny Cash played at Folsom Prison (1968)."Last of the Red Hot Mamas" Sophie Tucker was born on January 13, as were Horatio Alger, Jr., Patrick Dempsey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and mystic George Gurdjieff. Lawman Wyatt Earp, writer James Joyce, and songwriter Stephen Foster died.January 13 is Constitution Day in Mongolia, Liberation Day in Togo, and Peach Melba Day in the US. January's birthstone is garnet and its birth flower is carnation. The zodiac sign for January 13 is Capricorn (traditional) and Sagittarius (sidereal).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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 77 pages packed with over 46 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

APRIL 13, 1970 - THE APOLLO 13 CRISIS BEGINS The Story of a Special Day for April 13On April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank explosion aboard Apollo 13 turns a lunar mission into a daring and dangerous rescue In other news, Pocahontas is kidnapped (1613), Fort Sumter surrenders (1861), and Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters (1997) April 13 birthdays include US President Thomas Jefferson, outlaw Butch Cassidy, gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes, and "Agent 86" Don Adams. Russian tsar Boris Godunov and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gunter Grass died.In some years, April 13 is Easter and/or Passover. In many Asian cultures, it's New Year's Day. April's birthstone is diamond and its birth flowers are daisy and sweet pea. In astrology, April 13's sign is Aries (traditional) and Pisces (sidereal).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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 80 pages packed with over 40 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

NOVEMBER 13, 1982 - VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATED The Story of a Special Day for November 1On November 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, was dedicated. Plus, Disney's Fantasia opened (1940), the Amityville Horror murders took place, and New York's Holland Tunnel opened.Treasure Island author Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, as were Saint Augustine, Jimmy Kimmel, and Whoopi Goldberg. Prince Henry the Navigator, rocker Leon Russell, and movie subject Karen Silkwood died.November 13 is Sadie Hawkins Day and World Kindness Day. Its zodiac signs are Scorpio (traditional) and Libra (sidereal). November's birthstone is Topaz, its birth flower is chrysanthemum.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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 73 pages packed with over 37 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

JUNE 27, 1880 - HELEN KELLER IS BORN The Story of a Special Day for June 27On June 27, 1880, advocate for the disabled Helen Keller is born. Before she turned two years old, she became ill, and lost both her sight and hearing. In spite of that, she became a noted speaker and influential writer. Other people born on June 27 include Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan, billionaire candidate Ross Perot, designers Vera Wang and Norma Kamali, filmmaker J. J. Abrams, activist Emma Goldman, and pool player Willie Mosconi. Historian Shelby Foote, Who bassist John Entwistle, and actor Jack Lemmon died.On June 27, 1844, Mormon leaders Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum are killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. A rebellion aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin begins, the US decides to enter the Korean War, and adventurer Joshua Slocum becomes the first person to sail around the world solo.Many German-speaking nations celebrate Siebenschafertag, Canada celebrates Multiculturalism Day, and Djibouti celebrates its independence. In the UK, it's Take Your Dog to Work Day, and in the US it's National Sunglasses Day. In astrology, June 27 is in the sign of Cancer (traditional) and Gemini (sidereal). June birthstones are pearls, moonstones, or alexandrite; June birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle.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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 card has been forgotten Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 79 pages packed with over 44 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

MAHATMA GANDHI IS BORN The Story of a Special Day for October 2On October 2, 1869, Gandhi was born. Other October 2 birthdays include Groucho Marx, Donna Karan, Richard III, Johnnie Cochran, Sting, Spanky McFarland, Bud Abbott, and Nat Turner. Samuel Adams, Gene Autry, and Rock Hudson died. On October 2, the Texas Revolution began, the first television transmission took place, and Peanuts and the Twilight Zone premiered.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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 October 2 is Batik Day in Indonesia, National Grandparents' Day in Italy, National Fried Scallops Day in the US, and in honor of Gandhi, the International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated worldwide.Each volume of The Story of a Special Day 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 84 pages packed with over 42 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

JUNE 14, 1777 - CONGRESS ADOPTS THE AMERICAN FLAG The Story of a Special Day for June 14June 14 in the United States is Flag Day, commemorating an act of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, adopting the "stars and stripes" American flag. In other news, Captain Bligh reaches safety in Timor after the Mutiny on the Bounty, Hawaii becomes a US territory, and the first successful nonstop transatlantic flight takes off.June 14 birthdays include Uncle Tom's Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe, US President Donald Trump, revolutionary Che Guevara, musicians Burl Ives and Junior Walker, and tennis star Steffi Graf. Traitor Benedict Arnold died on June 14, along with composer Henry Mancini, TV pioneer John Logie Baird, and writer G. K. Chesterton.If June 14 falls on the third Sunday, it's Father's Day in the US and many other countries. Malawi celebrates Freedom Day and the UN honors blood donors. It's also National Strawberry Shortcake Day, National Bourbon Day, and International Surfing Day In astrology, June 14 is in the sign of Gemini (traditional) and Taurus (sidereal). June birthstones are pearls, moonstones, or alexandrite; June birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. is the emerald, and its birth flowers are lily of the valley and hawthorn.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.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and 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 card has been forgotten Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 82 pages packed with over 44 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