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Mark's Almanac for February 6, 2019

By Mark Pennell • Feb 6, 2019
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On this date in 1935 one of the most popular boardgames of all-time first went on sale. And in 1968, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a memorable day on the golf course.
 

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