Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

August 27 Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

The Story of a Special Day: August 27!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 August 27 in history...... The volcano Krakatoa erupted with the force of 1,300 atomic bombs... The shortest war in history took place... The only World War I battle fought on American soil is fought!August 27 is the birthday of Pee-Wee Herman, Martha Raye, C. S. Forester, Downtown Julie Brown, Lester Young, and LBJ......and August 27 is the day that Le Corbusier, Margaret Bourke-White, Titian, Gracie Allen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lord Mountbatten, Haile Selassie, and W. E. B. Du Bois died. August 27 is also Independence Day in Moldovia, Voluturnalia in ancient Rome, and National Banana Lovers Day in the United States!And those are just a few of the many reasons why August 27 is a very special day!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!