Interesting things that happened February 21st:
Birthdays on this date:
In 1915 Ann Sheridan, actor
In 1927 Erma Bombeck (in Ohio), humorist
In 1931 Larry Hagman, actor (I Dream of Jeannie, Dallas)
In 1933 Nina Simone (in Tyron, NC), singer, songwriter, pianist,
activist
In 1936 Barbara Jordan (in Houston, TX), US Rep. (D-TX, 1973-79)
In 1943 David Geffen, record executive
In 1946 Tyne Daly (in Madison, WI), actor (Cagney and Lacey, Judging
Amy)
Events worth noting:
In 1599 Construction contract signed for the Globe Theatre.
In 1804 First self-propelled locomotive on rails demonstrated, in Wales.
In 1841 First known US patent for a sewing machine (John Greenough,
Wa****ngton, DC)
In 1858 First electric burglar alarm is installed in Boston, Mass.
In 1862 Confederate victory at the Battle of Val Verde, New Mexico.
In 1874 Oakland Daily Tribune begins publication.
In 1878 First Telephone book is issued, in New Haven, Conn.
In 1885 Wa****ngton Monument dedicated in Wa****ngton, DC.
In 1916 WW I Battle of Verdun begins.
In 1932 Camera exposure meter patented, W. N. Goodwin.
In 1947 First instant develop camera demonstrated in NY City by E. H.
Land.
In 1965 Malcolm X assassinated, aged 39.
In 1972 Richard Nixon first sitting US President to visit China.
In 1981 Charles Rocket clearly says a four-letter word on Saturday Night
Live.
And remember ...
Human Relations Month
National Cat Health Month
National Meat Month
Creative Romance Month
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