Historical Events In February - 21
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1874 Benjamin Disraeli replaces William Gladstone as English premier on February - 21.
1874 On February - 21 oakland Daily Tribune begins publication
1875 On this day in history jeanne Louise Calment, France, world's oldest woman (died at 122)
1876 Constantin Brancusi, Romanian/French sculptor (Princesse X) on this day in history.
1876 On February - 21 henry John Gauntlett, composer, dies at 70
1877 On this day in history jacob D du Toit [Totius], South African poet/theologist
1878 On February - 21 the first U.S. telephone directory is distributed (District Telephone Co., New Haven, CT).
1878 1st telephone book issued, 50 subscribers (New Harbor, Connecticut) on February - 21.
1878 Fritz Cortolezis, composer on this day in history.
1879 On this day in history peter P van Bosse, Dutch liberal minister of Finance, dies at 69
1880 Frank Orth, Phila Pa, actor (Boston Blackie, Brothers) on this day in history.
1881 Savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player on this day in history.
1882 On February - 21 nYC's 24 hour race begins, winner with most mileage in 24 hours
1883 On February - 21 2nd French government of Ferry begins
1883 On this day in history j M M "Mick" Commaille, cricketer (dual S African cricket/soccer rep)
1884 John Pike Hullah, composer, dies at 71 on this day in history.
1885 On this day in history the Washington Monument is dedicated.
1885 Washington Monument dedicated (Wash DC) on February - 21.
1885 On February - 21 sacha Guitry, France, actor/playwright (Story of a Cheat)
1887 First US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on this day in history.
1887 On this day in history oregon becomes first US state to make Labor Day a holiday
1887 1st US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on this day in history.
1887 Savielly [Xavier] G Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player on this day in history.
1888 On February - 21 florence Bates, TX, actress (Moon & Sixpence, Love Crazy, San Antonio)
1889 Felix Aylmer, actor (Anastasia, Hamlet, Iron Duke, Macbeth, St Joan) on February - 21.
1893 On February - 21 andres Segovia, Linares Spain, classical guitarist
1894 Gustave Caillebotte, French shipbuilding designer/painter, dies at 45 on February - 21.
1895 North Carolina Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass on this day in history.
1895 On February - 21 nC Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass
1896 Sylvain Poons, Dutch cabaret performer (Blue Jackets) on February - 21.
1897 Celia Lovsky, Vienna Aus, actress (Airport, Harlow, T'Pau-Star Trek) on this day in history.
1898 On February - 21 vassily Vainonen, Russian ballet dancers/choreographer (Gayaneh)
1900 On this day in history madeleine Renaud, French actress/theater director (Plaisir)
1902 On this day in history dr Harvey Cushing, first US brain surgeon, does his first brain operation
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