March 11

March 11: The Story of a Special DayMarch 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day ...The day General Douglas MacArthur left Corregidor ...The anniversary of 11-M, the Madrid Train Bombings ...The day of the great tsunami in Japan ...The birthday of stooge Shemp Howard, newsmen Sam Donaldson and Rupert Murdoch, champagne music maker Lawrence Welk, Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia, and civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy ...The day Oscar Mayer, polar explorer Richard E. Byrd, and Pharoah Thutmose III (on the cover) 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. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this copiously illustrated book will be remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten. 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!