There is a certain day that only comes along once every four years . . . except not when the year is a multiple of 100 . . . except yes when it is a multiple of 400. Anyway, we here at the Wordsman feel it would be wrong to deprive readers of the chance to learn about this day and its fabulous history, so, rather than wait for it to appear on a Tuesday, we are breaking tradition and producing the first ever Wednesday This Day in History!

Well no wonder it never can end
On a cursed day this strip was first penned
Though to read it is pain
It runs ‘gain and again
And to Judgment Day it may extend

Event: The Family Circus (originally The Family Circle) debuts
Year: 1960
Learn more (but don’t say I didn’t warn you): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_Circus