I used to muse with my World History students when we were covering World War II that June 6, 1944 was the most significant day in the 20th Century. That was because if the Allied invasion of Europe at Normandy failed on that day there would be tragic unforeseen consequences that no one could imagine. I next pointed out that the second most significant day of the 20th Century was June 6, 1952. This remark would draw silence and puzzled looks. “June 6, 1952 was my birthday.” And on my birthday in 1963, my World War II veteran Dad took … Continue reading “John Has A Long Mustache “