December 3 Mark the Calendar

December 3 Mark the Calendar

1946. Duane Barry is born. Chris Carter: The X-Files.

1996. Dana Scully testifies before a Senate Select Subcommittee on Intelligence and Terrorism. Chris Carter: The X-Files.

Birds begin to attack. Daphne du Maurier: The Birds.

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

Opening -- and closing -- lines:

They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not any more, though.