Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

October 25 Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

October 25: The Story of a Special Day The Charge of the Light Brigade 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 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! In addition to the Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25 is also the date of... ...the Battle of Agincourt, made famous in Shakespeare's Henry V ...the appointment of the first African-American US Army General ...the second day of the largest naval battle in history, Leyte Gulf October 25 is a popular birthday! Some of the famous people born on October 25 include artist Pablo Picasso, polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, singer Katy Perry, waltz king Johann Strauss, country comic Minnie Pearl, and baseball player Bobby Thomson, who hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Western lawman Bat Masterson, horror movie icon Vincent Price, and Canterbury Tales poet Geoffrey Chaucer died on October 25. There's plenty to celebrate on October 25! It's International Artists Day, National Greasy Foods Day (eat them in moderation year round, but splurge on October 25), and for dessert, it's National Cookie Month. Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more! With 72 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, October 25: 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!