Historical Events In February - 29
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1840 John Philip Holland, Liscannor Ireland, pioneer in submarine building on this day in history.
1844 On February - 29 thaddaus Weigl, composer, dies at 67
1848 On February - 29 neufchatel declares independence of Switzerland
1852 On this day in history john Landseer, printer/engraver (Royal Academy), dies
1856 On this day in history hostilities in Russo-Turkish War cease
1860 Herman Hollerith, inventor (1st electric tabulating machine) on this day in history.
1868 British government of Disraeli forms on this day in history.
1868 1st British govt of Disraeli forms on February - 29.
1868 On this day in history [Charles] Louis I [Augustus], King of Bavaria (L Montez), dies at 81
1880 On this day in history gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy opens
1880 On February - 29 gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy completed
1884 Alfred Sendrey, composer on this day in history.
1892 Britain & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea on this day in history.
1892 Britian & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea on February - 29.
1896 Omer C F L Tulippe, Belgian geographer on February - 29.
1904 On February - 29 president Theodore Roosevelt appoints a seven-man commission to oversee completion of the Panama Canal.
1904 On this day in history the birth of Jimmy Dorsey, US bandleader
1904 Theodore Roosevelt, appoints 7 man committee to study Panama Canal on February - 29.
1904 On February - 29 alan Richardson, composer
1908 On February - 29 dutch scientists produce solid helium
1908 On February - 29 alf Gover, cricketer (bowled in 4 Tests for England/famous coach)
1908 Pat Garrett, U.S. gunslinger on February - 29.
1916 On February - 29 edward H J Keurvels, Flemish conductor/composer (Parisina), dies at 62
1920 Arthur Franz, Perth Amboy NJ, actor (Invaders From Mars, Young Lions) on this day in history.
1924 On February - 29 david Beattie, British governor-general of NZ
1928 On February - 29 alan Loveday, British(?) violinist
1928 Adolphe Appia, Swiss set designer/theorist, dies at 65 on this day in history.
1932 Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland on this day in history.
1932 On February - 29 gavin Stevens, cricket (Australian bat on 59-60 India/Pakistan tour)
1932 "Big Ed" Morris, pitcher (Boston Red Sox), dies on this day in history.
1936 On this day in history fDR signs 2nd neutrality act
1936 On February - 29 alex Rocco, actor (Blue Knight, Stanley, Stunt Man)
1940 "Gone with the Wind," wins 8 Oscars on February - 29.
1940 On February - 29 gone with the Wind picks up eight Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture.
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