Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

September 13 Assistant Professor Michael Dobson

SEPTEMBER 13, 1501: MICHELANGELO BEGINS SCULPTING DAVID! And, on September 13, 1814, the British shell Ft. McHenry, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. September 13 is the birthday of Ray Charles, Claudette Colbert, and Roald Dahl, and Ray Charles; Moses Malone, Tupac Shakur, and George Wallace died. In ancient Rome, September 13 was the Epulum Jovis, and in the US it's National Peanut Day and National Iguana Awareness Day. Sometimes, it's Friday the Thirteenth. September's birthstone is the sapphire; flowers are forget-me-nots, morning glories, and asters, and its birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. In traditional astrology, September 13 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 98 pages packed with more than 59 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!