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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February 27th in History

Michael Dobson | February 27

The first Union prisoners arrive at the Confederate Andersonville Prison. Also, the Reichstag Fire breaks out, carbon-14 is discovered, and Native Americans occupy Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Happy Birthday to Emperor Constantine the Great and Elizabeth Taylor; RIP Ivan Pavlov and Mr. Rogers. Happy National Chocolate Cake Day!

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February 28th in History

Michael Dobson | February 28

Alice's illustrator is born, Methodism is founded, nylon is invented, and color TV sets go on sale! Happy birthday Bugsy Siegel; RIP Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, and have a great Kalevala Day!

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