Saturday, February 1, 2014

February 1st is Robinson Crusoe Day

February 1 is Robinson Crusoe day. The holiday memorializes the rescue of real life Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk who was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s classic novel. 
Alexander Selkirk was rescued from the island Juan Fernandez on Feb. 1, 1709, thus, marking the day. 

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