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!
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!
Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. He's the author of over 100 books including military thrillers, history, business, project management, leadership, self-help, and more. He is a former researcher with the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and was head of game design and marketing for one of the world's leading hobby game companies.
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