Star of online memes, Richard E. Byrd, was born in 1888.
He is one of the most decorated U.S. naval officers.
He was born to explore!
He’s very handsome!
On the day that Richard was conceived,
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
founded
The National Geographic Society,
and became its first president!
Thank you Gardiner!
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born on October 25, 1888 (d. 1957)
Richard E. Byrd
American naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor, and a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics
born on August 25, 1822 (d. 1897)
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
American lawyer, financier, founder and first president of the National Geographic SocietyPeople featured in this post:
Alice Liddell
Inspiration for the character Alice in Alice and Wonderland
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
American lawyer, financier, founder and first president of the National Geographic Society
Richard E. Byrd
American naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor, and a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics
What was the big news item on February 5, 1962?
https://twitter.com/_GirlMaher_/status/1537522458521214979?s=20&t=AdxIhl-cpN5X1D60_bKl7g