Page 7: Historical Events In February - 21

1943  Dutch RC bishops protest against persecution of Jews.   

1944  "The War As It Happens" news show premieres on NBC (NYC only)   

1944  "War As It Happens" news show premieres on NBC TV (NYC only).   

1945  Archbishop De Jong calls for help with war casualties.   

1945  British Army captures Goch   

1945  US 10th Armour division overthrows Orscholz line.   

1945  Eric Liddell, Scottish runner (Olympic-gold 1924), dies at 43.   

1946  Anti-British demonstrations in Egypt   

1947  inaugural broadcast of inaugural US TV soap opera "A Woman to Remember".   

1947  Inventor Edwin Land demonstrates the Polaroid Land camera, which self-develops a black-and-white photo in 60 seconds   

1947  Whipper Billy Watson beats Bill Longson, to become wrestling champion.   

1947  1st broadcast of 1st US TV soap opera "A Woman to Remember"   

1948  NASCAR is incorporated   

1948  Frederick Archibald Lamond, composer, dies at 80   

1949  Ernest Walker, composer, dies at 78.   

1950  WOI TV channel 5 in Ames-Des Moines IA (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting   

1950  WOI TV channel 5 in Ames-Des Moines, IA (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting   

1951  South Carolina House urges "Shoeless Joe" Jackson be reinstated.   

1951  SC House urges "Shoeless Joe" Jackson be reinstated.   

1951  Anton Roemer, Dutch actor (Gay Death), dies at 63   

1952  Bangladesh Martyrs Day (martyrs of Bengali Language Movement)   

1952  Dick Button performs inaugural figure skating triple jump in competition.   

1952  Liz Taylor's 2nd marriage (Michael Wilding).   

1953  "Maggie" closes at National Theater NYC after 5 performances.   

1953  F Crick and J Watson discover structure of DNA-molecule.   

1953  Longest collegiate basketball game (6 OTs) Niagara beats Siena 88-81   

1956  Edwin Franko Goldman, composer, dies at 78.   

1957  Dodgers (Ft Worth) and Cubs (Los Angeles) "trade" minor league franchises   

1957  Dodgers (Ft Worth) and Cubs (LA) "trade" minor league franchises   

1958  "Portotino" opens at Adelphi Theater NYC for 3 performances   

1958  Egypt-Syria as UAR elect Nasser President (99.9% vote).   

1960  Cuban leader Fidel Castro nationalizes all businesses in Cuba   

1960  In this year, Fay Crocker claims LPGA Lake Worth Golf Open.   

1961  In this year, Gabon formally adopts constitution.   

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1417  Louis ix: Duke of bayern (university of ingolstadt)   

1484  Joachim i nestor: Elector (brandenburg, constitution)   

1556  Sethus calvisius: Composer   

1674  Johann augustin kobelius: Composer   

1675  Franz xaver josef von unertl: Bavarian politician   

1684  Justus van effen: Writer/founder (holland spectator)   

1690  Christoph stoltzenberg: Composer   

1705  Edward hawke: 1st baron hawke, british naval officer   

0556  Maximianus van ravenna: Bishop (basilica s stefano),   

1437  Death of King james i of scotland: King james i of scotland (b. 1394)   

1471  John of rokycan: Czech catholic archbishop   

1513  Death of Julius ii: [giuliano dellea rovere], pope (1503-13),   

1554  Hieronymus bock: German doctor (founder of modern botany),   

1595  Death of Robert southwell: English jesuit/poet, hanged   

1624  Death of Dirck van baburen: Dutch painter (sepulture),   

1648  Death of Christian iv: King of denmark/norway,