Publisher's Synopsis
JULY 27, 1054 - MACBETH DEFEATED AT DUNSINANE!The Story of a Special Day for July 27On July 27, 1054, the historical Macbeth (not Shakespeare's character) was defeated in the Battle of Dunsinane. But that's not all! July 27 is packed with exciting events, famous people, and an assortment of holidays around the world!Welcome to The Story of a Special Day - the special occasion gift they'll never throw away. It's 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! On July 27, 1953 an armistice ended active fighting in the Korean War. In other July 27 news, the French Revolution's Reign of Terror ended with the arrest of Robespierre, Vincent van Gogh shot himself, the Geneva Convention was signed, and the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee approved the first article of impeachment against Richard Nixon.July 27 is the birthday of "Dixie" namesake Jeremiah Dixon, "Ode to Billie Joe" singer Bobbie Gentry, baseball star Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, skater Peggy Fleming, and manager "Leo the Lip" Durocher.Legendary comedian Bob Hope died on July 27, as did Flying Tigers commander Claire Chennault, writer Gertrude Stein, actor James Mason, and Joe Tinker, immortalized in the famous baseball double play known as "Tinker-to-Evans-to-Chase."There's plenty to celebrate on July 27! Hoist a wee dram in honor of National Scotch Day, or celebrate Finland's National Sleepy Head Day, and (if you haven't celebrated with too much Scotch) remember that it's also Walk on Stilts Day.Don't forget the whole month of July! Did you know it was originally known as Quintilis? Or that its astrological signs are both Leo and Cancer? Plus, there's information on June birthstones, flowers, and much more.Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 74 pages packed with 37 rare historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, July 27: 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! PS - Can't find your day? Drop us a note through our Timespinner Press website, and we'll get right on it!
