Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

August 29 Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

AUGUST 29, 1958: THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY OPENS! Also on August 29, Goodyear is founded, the Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans, and Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. August 29 is the birthday of Ingrid Bergman, John McCain, and Michael Jackson. Ingrid Bergman also died on August 29, along with Lee Marvin and Brigham Young. August 29 is Ukrainian Miner's Day, Indian National Sports Day, and if it falls on the last Sunday of the month, it's Pony Express Day in the US. August's birthstones are peridot and sardonyx, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, August 29 is in Virgo; in sidereal astrology it's in Leo. 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 94 pages packed with more than 54 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!