3986 B.C. — The earth is created.
1451— Sultan Mehmed II inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire. He also inherits a bunch of old Disney VHS tapes, a shower radio and some vintage football cards.
1834— Wake Forest University is established in the enchanted forest of knowledge and learning that is its namesake.
1894— Norman Rockwellski is born. His famous paintings portray life in the former Soviet Union.
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