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    May 24: The Story of a Special Day
    May 24: The Story of a Special Day
    May 24: The Story of a Special Day
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    May 24: The Story of a Special Day

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    May 24: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special.

    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!

    May 24 is...

    ...The day the Brooklyn Bridge opened and the day the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown.

    ...The day Mary Had a Little Lamb (based on a true story) was published.

    ...The day Samuel Morse telegraphed “What hath God wrought?”

    ... Aldersgate Day for Methodists, Bermuda Day for Bermudans, Independence Day for Ecuador and Eritrea, and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Day for Orthodox Christians.

    ...The birthdays of Queen Victoria, Bob Dylan, Priscilla Presley, Gary Burghoff, Héctor Camacho, and Lionel Conacher.

    ...The day Nicolaus Copernicus, Duke Ellington, John Foster Dulles, and golfer Old Tom Morris died.

    ...and a whole lot more!

    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!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTimespinner Press
    Release dateJun 13, 2013
    ISBN9781301762125
    May 24: The Story of a Special Day
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    Timespinner Press

    Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. Learn more about Michael at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dobson_(author).

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      Book preview

      May 24 - Timespinner Press

      May 24: The Story of a Special Day (Vol. 145)

      by Michael Dobson

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © 2013 Timespinner Press

      May 20: The Story of a Special Day (Vol. 141) is copyright © and trademarked ™ 2013 by Timespinner Press. All rights reserved, subject to the terms of licenses for photographs and other materials used herein. For a complete list of licenses and accompanying links, see the Copyright, Credit, and Contact section toward the end of this book. The Timespinner Press logo is a trademark of Timespinner Press.

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often.

      This book is also available in printed form from Amazon and your favorite online booksellers. For more information about the series, about us, or about your special day, please email us at editor@timespinnerpress.com.

      Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often. See www.timespinnerpress.com for details and for the most recent information.

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      E-reading devices and software are all slightly different. Depending on what you’re using, try double-clicking or tapping on illustrations to make them full-size. Links (underlined and also in blue on color devices) allow you to navigate inside the book and occasionally to visit outside websites. Other devices provide a built-in table of contents that provides the same benefit. Be sure to learn the features of whatever program or device you’re using. While we can’t always make sure that every feature works in every e-reading program, we do invite you to let us know if there’s something that isn’t working for you by emailing us at editor@timespinnerpress.com.

      May 24: The Story of a Special Day (Volume 145)

      May 24 is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years). There are 225 days remaining until the end of the year.

      Table of Contents

      May 24 Quotations

      Event of the Day

      May 24 Holidays and Celebrations

      What Happened on May 24?

      Who Was Born on May 24?

      Who Died on May 24?

      May: The Fifth Month

      May Symbols

      May Events

      May 24 Zodiac Signs

      What Day of the Week is May 24?

      Copyright, Credit, and Contact

      Cover: The Great East River Suspension Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge), by Currier & Ives — for the Event of the Day.

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      May 24 Quotations

      "He who rejects change is the architect of

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