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  • Mark's Almanac for July 1, 2019
    On this date in 1847, a big change came to the U.S. Postal Service. And in 1859, a balloon voyage made history.
  • Mark's Almanac for August 30, 2019
    On this date in 1901, a product was patented that really "sucked." And in 1993, a milestone was celebrated at the Eiffel Tower.
  • Mark's Almanac for September 19, 2019
    On this date in 1952, a new TV series premiered in the United States. And in 1961, a couple claimed to be abducted by extraterrestrials.
  • Mark's Almanac for September 13, 2019
    On this date in 1940, during the early stages of World War I, Buckingham Palace was targeted an incredible number of times.
  • Mark's Almanac for January 23, 2020
    On this date in 1909 the first rescue at sea occurred. And in 1941, a major groundbreaking took place in Cleveland.
  • Mark's Almanac for January 15, 2020
    On this date in 1943, the world's largest office building debuted. And in 1953, the infamous Pennsylvania train wreck occurred.
  • Mark's Almanac for January 24, 2020
    On this date in 1925 a major eclipse captivated the country. And in 1935, the first canned beer made its debut to the world.
  • Mark's Almanac for January 7, 2020
    On this date in 1608 the first documented structure fire occurred. And in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.
  • Mark's Almanac for October 8, 2019
    On this date in 1871 the Great Chicago left plenty of destruction. And in 1945, an everyday product in most kitchens was patented.
  • Mark's Almanac for October 28, 2019
    The city of the day is St. Louis. Find out what distinguished this city in 1904 and in 1965.
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