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 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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February 29th in History

Michael Dobson | February 29

Leap Day is also Bachelor's Day! South Carolina raises the minimum age for factory and mine workers from 12 to 14, and Hattie McDaniel wins an Oscar. Jimmy Dorsey, Dinah Shore, and Tony Robbins are born; Pope Hilarius, Pat Garrett, and Monkee Davy Jones die.

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