February 5th in History

Michael Dobson | February 5

Largest gold nugget in history discovered and Bakelite invented! Hank Aaron and H. R. Giger are born; Banjo Patterson and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi die. Happy World Nutella Day!

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February 24th in History

Michael Dobson | February 24

Happy birthday Honus Wagner! In other news, the Gregorian calendar is announced, the Nazi Party is founded, and the US Olympic Hockey team pulls off the "Miracle on Ice!" Fairy tale teller Wilhelm Grimm, admiral Chester Nimitz, and apple polisher Steve Jobs are born; steamboat Robert Fulton, censor Thomas Bowdler, and deputy Don Knotts died. Happy Regifugium!

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February 25th in History

Michael Dobson | February 25

Cassius Clay wins the world heavyweight title! In other news, Oregon imposes the first US gasoline tax, Khrushchev denounces Stalin, and Marcos flees the Philippines. It's the birthday of Renoir, Caruso, Zeppo Marx, and Bobby Riggs; RIP Tennessee Williams and Cal Abrams. Happy Kitano Baika-sai!

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February 26th in History

Michael Dobson | February 26

Napoleon escapes from Elba! In other news, the first color film is shown, the first jazz record is made, and Grand Canyon National Park opens. It's the birthday of Levi Strauss and Buffalo Bill Cody; "Sybil" dies. Happy Ayyám-i-Há!

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