Subject: Poor Gabriel's Almanac -- Feb 21
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 05:00:19 GMT

Interesting things that happened February 21:

Birthdays on this date ...
  In 1915 Ann Sheridan, actor
  In 1927 Erma Bombeck (in Ohio), humorist
  In 1931 Larry Hagman, actor
  In 1933 Nina Simone (in Tyron, NC)
  In 1936 Barbara Jordan (in Houston, TX), politician
  In 1943 David Geffen
  In 1946 Tyne Daly (in Madison, WI), actor (Cagney and Lacey)

Events worth noting ...
  In 1804 First self-propelled locomotive on rails demonstrated, in Wales.
  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 Washington Monument dedicated in Washington, 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.
  In 1972 Richard Nixon first American president to visit China.
  In 1981 Charles Rocket clearly says a four-letter word on Saturday Night Live.

And remember ...
  American Heart Month
  Canned Food Month.
  Creative Romance Month.
  Great American Pies Month.
  Human Relations Month.
  Humpback Whale Awareness Month.
  International Friendship Month.
  Liferhythms and Health Month.
  Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month.
  National Black History Month
  National Blah Buster Month.
  National Cat Health Month.
  National Cherry Month
  National Children's Dental Health Month.
  National Condom Month.
  National Embroidery Month.
  National Grapefruit Month.
  National Macadamia Nut Month.
  National Meat Month.
  National Snack Food Month.
 
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