Historical Events In February - 21
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
1874 On this day in history benjamin Disraeli replaces William Gladstone as English premier
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 On this day in history constantin Brancusi, Romanian/French sculptor (Princesse X)
1876 On February - 21 henry John Gauntlett, composer, dies at 70
1877 Jacob D du Toit [Totius], South African poet/theologist on February - 21.
1878 The first U.S. telephone directory is distributed (District Telephone Co., New Haven, CT) on this day in history.
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 Frank Orth, Phila Pa, actor (Boston Blackie, Brothers) on February - 21.
1881 Savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player on February - 21.
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 J M M "Mick" Commaille, cricketer (dual S African cricket/soccer rep) on February - 21.
1884 On this day in history john Pike Hullah, composer, dies at 71
1885 The Washington Monument is dedicated on February - 21.
1885 On this day in history washington Monument dedicated (Wash DC)
1885 On this day in history sacha Guitry, France, actor/playwright (Story of a Cheat)
1887 First US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on this day in history.
1887 Oregon becomes first US state to make Labor Day a holiday on February - 21.
1887 1st US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on February - 21.
1887 On this day in history savielly [Xavier] G Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player
1888 On this day in history florence Bates, TX, actress (Moon & Sixpence, Love Crazy, San Antonio)
1889 On this day in history felix Aylmer, actor (Anastasia, Hamlet, Iron Duke, Macbeth, St Joan)
1893 On this day in history andres Segovia, Linares Spain, classical guitarist
1894 Gustave Caillebotte, French shipbuilding designer/painter, dies at 45 on this day in history.
1895 North Carolina Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass on February - 21.
1895 NC Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass on this day in history.
1896 On this day in history sylvain Poons, Dutch cabaret performer (Blue Jackets)
1897 On February - 21 celia Lovsky, Vienna Aus, actress (Airport, Harlow, T'Pau-Star Trek)
1898 On this day in history vassily Vainonen, Russian ballet dancers/choreographer (Gayaneh)
1900 On February - 21 madeleine Renaud, French actress/theater director (Plaisir)
1902 On February - 21 dr Harvey Cushing, first US brain surgeon, does his first brain operation
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