Page 4: Historical Events In February - 21

1874  Benjamin Disraeli replaces William Gladstone as English premier on February - 21.   

1874  On February - 21 oakland Daily Tribune begins publication   

1875  Jeanne Louise Calment, France, world's oldest woman (died at 122) on this day in history.   

1876  Constantin Brancusi, Romanian/French sculptor (Princesse X) on this day in history.   

1876  On this day in history henry John Gauntlett, composer, dies at 70   

1877  Jacob D du Toit [Totius], South African poet/theologist on this day in history.   

1878  On February - 21 the first U.S. telephone directory is distributed (District Telephone Co., New Haven, CT).   

1878  On this day in history 1st telephone book issued, 50 subscribers (New Harbor, Connecticut)   

1878  Fritz Cortolezis, composer on February - 21.   

1879  Peter P van Bosse, Dutch liberal minister of Finance, dies at 69 on this day in history.   

1880  On February - 21 frank Orth, Phila Pa, actor (Boston Blackie, Brothers)   

1881  On February - 21 savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player   

1882  On this day in history 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 February - 21.   

1885  The Washington Monument is dedicated on this day in history.   

1885  Washington Monument dedicated (Wash DC) on February - 21.   

1885  Sacha Guitry, France, actor/playwright (Story of a Cheat) on this day in history.   

1887  First US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on February - 21.   

1887  Oregon becomes first US state to make Labor Day a holiday on this day in history.   

1887  On this day in history 1st US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn)   

1887  On this day in history savielly [Xavier] G Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player   

1888  Florence Bates, TX, actress (Moon & Sixpence, Love Crazy, San Antonio) on February - 21.   

1889  Felix Aylmer, actor (Anastasia, Hamlet, Iron Duke, Macbeth, St Joan) on this day in history.   

1893  Andres Segovia, Linares Spain, classical guitarist on this day in history.   

1894  Gustave Caillebotte, French shipbuilding designer/painter, dies at 45 on this day in history.   

1895  On this day in history north Carolina Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass   

1895  NC Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass on February - 21.   

1896  Sylvain Poons, Dutch cabaret performer (Blue Jackets) on this day in history.   

1897  On February - 21 celia Lovsky, Vienna Aus, actress (Airport, Harlow, T'Pau-Star Trek)   

1898  Vassily Vainonen, Russian ballet dancers/choreographer (Gayaneh) on February - 21.   

1900  On February - 21 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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1417  On this day in history birth of louis IX, Duke of Bayern (University of Ingolstadt)   

1484  Joachim I Nestor, elector (Brandenburg, Constitution) was born on this day in history.   

1556  Sethus Calvisius, composer was born on this day in history.   

1674  Johann Augustin Kobelius, composer was born on this day in history.   

1675  Franz Xaver Josef von Unertl, Bavarian politician (d. 1750) was born on this day in history.   

1684  On February - 21 birth of justus van Effen, writer/founder (Holland Spectator)   

1690  Christoph Stoltzenberg, composer was born on February - 21.   

1705  On this day in history birth of edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British naval officer (d. 1781)   

0556  On this day in history maximianus van Ravenna, bishop (Basilica S Stefano), dies   

1437  On February - 21 death of king James I of Scotland (b. 1394)   

1471  Death of John of Rokycan, Czech Catholic archbishop on February - 21.   

1513  Julius II, [Giuliano dellea Rovere], Pope (1503-13), dies at 69 on this day in history.   

1554  Hieronymus Bock, German doctor (founder of modern botany), dies on February - 21.   

1595  On this day in history death of robert Southwell, English Jesuit/poet, hanged   

1624  On this day in history dirck van Baburen, Dutch painter (Sepulture), dies at about 28   

1648  On February - 21 christian IV, king of Denmark/Norway, dies