Page 4: Historical Events In February - 21

1874  On February - 21 benjamin Disraeli replaces William Gladstone as English premier   

1874  Oakland Daily Tribune begins publication on February - 21.   

1875  On this day in history jeanne Louise Calment, France, world's oldest woman (died at 122)   

1876  On February - 21 constantin Brancusi, Romanian/French sculptor (Princesse X)   

1876  Henry John Gauntlett, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

1877  Jacob D du Toit [Totius], South African poet/theologist on February - 21.   

1878  On this day in history 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  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  On this day in history 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 February - 21 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  The Washington Monument is dedicated on February - 21.   

1885  Washington Monument dedicated (Wash DC) on this day in history.   

1885  Sacha Guitry, France, actor/playwright (Story of a Cheat) on February - 21.   

1887  First US bacteriology laboratory opens (Brooklyn) on this day in history.   

1887  On February - 21 oregon becomes first US state to make Labor Day a holiday   

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  Florence Bates, TX, actress (Moon & Sixpence, Love Crazy, San Antonio) on this day in history.   

1889  On February - 21 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  On February - 21 north Carolina Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass   

1895  On February - 21 nC Legislature, adjourns for day to mark death of Frederick Douglass   

1896  On this day in history sylvain Poons, Dutch cabaret performer (Blue Jackets)   

1897  Celia Lovsky, Vienna Aus, actress (Airport, Harlow, T'Pau-Star Trek) on this day in history.   

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

1900  Madeleine Renaud, French actress/theater director (Plaisir) on this day in history.   

1902  Dr Harvey Cushing, first US brain surgeon, does his first brain operation on February - 21.   

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1417  Louis IX, Duke of Bayern (University of Ingolstadt) was born on February - 21.   

1484  On this day in history birth of joachim I Nestor, elector (Brandenburg, Constitution)   

1556  Sethus Calvisius, composer was born on February - 21.   

1674  Johann Augustin Kobelius, composer was born on February - 21.   

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

1684  Justus van Effen, writer/founder (Holland Spectator) was born on February - 21.   

1690  Christoph Stoltzenberg, composer was born on this day in history.   

1705  Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British naval officer (d. 1781) was born on this day in history.   

0556  Maximianus van Ravenna, bishop (Basilica S Stefano), dies on February - 21.   

1437  On this day in history death of king James I of Scotland (b. 1394)   

1471  Death of John of Rokycan, Czech Catholic archbishop on this day in history.   

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

1554  On this day in history hieronymus Bock, German doctor (founder of modern botany), dies   

1595  Death of Robert Southwell, English Jesuit/poet, hanged on this day in history.   

1624  On February - 21 dirck van Baburen, Dutch painter (Sepulture), dies at about 28   

1648  On this day in history christian IV, king of Denmark/Norway, dies