August 28 Mark the Calendar

August 28 Mark the Calendar

1830. A writ is issued against Mr. Pickwick for breach of promise.
--Charles Dickens: The Pickwick Papers.

1914. French forces are defeated by General Emiliano Calles at the Battle of Chapultapec.
--Robert Sobel: For Want of a Nail.

August 6 Mark the Calendar

August 6 Mark the Calendar

1899. After a special committee of the Grand Council confirms that the Stark papers are forgeries, Stark recants.
--Robert Sobel: For Want of a Nail.

1955. David Fyfe, high school English teacher, brings Wolfe a problem regarding a contract and inheritance.
--Rex Stout: Nero Wolfe: Window for Death.

June 28 - Mark the Calendar

Mark the Calendar:

1914. French forces land in Tampico and soon advance on Mexico City.
--Robert Sobel: For Want of a Nail.