December 13

THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURGThe Story of a Special Day for December 13On December 13, 1862, the bloodiest day of the Battle of Fredericksburg saw Union forces repeatedly turned back from Confederate lines. Also on December 13, Sir Francis Drake set off on his around-the-world voyage (1577), Gershwin's "An American in Paris" premiered (1928), the Nanking Massacre began (1937), the last Apollo moonwalk took place (1972), and Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces (2003). 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! December 13 is the birthday of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, Medal of Honor winner Sergeant York, actor Dick Van Dyke, and baseball player Larry Doby! Artists Grandma Moses and Donatello died on December 31, as did lexicographer Samuel Johnson, Admiral Raymond Spruance, and Lupe Vélez, actress best known as the Mexican Spitfire. December 13 is celebrated in Scandinavia and Italy as Saint Lucy's Day, and it's also National Hot Cocoa Day. 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 74 pages packed with 36 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!