December 10: The Story of a Special Day

By Timespinner Press

On December 10, learn...

...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!

December 10 is...

...the day Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England for Wallis Simpson

...the day the Nobel Prizes are awarded each year

...the day the first traffic lights were installed

...the day Huckleberry Finn was published

...the day that Cal Rogers finished the first transcontinental flight in a Wright Brothers airplane

...the day the first Heisman Trophy was awarded

...the day Mighty Mouse premiered on television

...It’s International Human Rights Day worldwide, Constitution Day in Thailand, and Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden

...It’s the birthday of actress Dorothy Lamour, newscaster Chet Huntley, poet Emily Dickinson, and teen stars Susan Dey and Tommy Kirk

...It’s the day comedian Richard Pryor, country star Faron Young, violinist Jascha Heifetz, king of soul Otis Redding, and author Damon Runyon died

...and a whole lot more!

"The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. 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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Timespinner Press
• Release date: Jul 10, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301574698

Timespinner Press

Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. Learn more about Michael at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dobson_(author).

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December 10: The Story of a Special Day (Volume 345)

by Michael Dobson

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Copyright © 2013 Timespinner Press

December 10: The Story of a Special Day (Vol. 345) is copyright © and trademarked ™ 2013 by Timespinner Press. All rights reserved, subject to the terms of licenses for photographs and other materials used herein. For a complete list of licenses and accompanying links, see the License section toward the end of this book. The Timespinner Press logo is a trademark of Timespinner Press.

This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often.

This book is also available in printed form from Amazon and your favorite online booksellers. For more information about the series, about us, or about your special day, please email us at [e-mail].

Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often. See www.timespinnerpress.com for details and for the most recent information.

December 10 is the 344th day of the year (345th in leap years). There are 21 days remaining until the end of the year.

Table of Contents

December 10 Quotations

Event of the Day

December 10 Holidays and Celebrations

What Happened on December 10?

Who Was Born on December 10?

Who Died on December 10?

December: The Twelfth Month

December in Other Cultures

December Superstitions

December Symbols

December Events

December 10 Zodiac Signs

What Day of the Week is December 10?

Copyright, Credit, and Contact

Cover: Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, and the Instrument of Abdication on a background of the Duke of Windsor’s Coat of Arms — for the Event of the Day.

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December 10 Quotations

My friends are my estate. Forgive me then the avarice to hoard them.

Emily Dickinson, born December 10, 1830

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

Karl Barth, died December 10, 1968

I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.

Jascha Heifetz, died December 10, 1987

Glamour is just sex that got civilized.

Dorothy Lamour, born December