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Last time on the History of Science Fiction, we covered the late 19th century and early 20th century science fiction works, and...
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Last time on the History of Science Fiction, we covered the 18th and 19th centuries-- which were truly historic for the genre. It all began...
Known for classics such as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut emerged as a popular novelist during the 1960's. His work in satire and science-f...
Some may consider Emily Brontë a one hit wonder in the literary world. Besides one book of poems she collaborated with Anne on, Emily is known for the only nove...
Known for his influential work during the beat generation Jack Kerouac is considered one the greats in the literary world. Kerouac is known for Big Sur, On the ...
Though best known for his beloved fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen was Danish playwright, poet, novelist, and writer of travelogues. Some of his best known ...
1. 1936: First issue of Life Magazine published
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It was on this date in 1936 that the first issue of Life magazine was publi...
1. 1973: Nixon signs law authorizing Alaskan oil pipeline
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President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline Aut...
1. 1970: Marshall University devastated by plane crash
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It was on this date in 1970 that Marshall University was devast...