Historical Events In February - 29
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
1840 John Philip Holland, Liscannor Ireland, pioneer in submarine building on February - 29.
1844 Thaddaus Weigl, composer, dies at 67 on February - 29.
1848 On February - 29 neufchatel declares independence of Switzerland
1852 John Landseer, printer/engraver (Royal Academy), dies on this day in history.
1856 On February - 29 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 February - 29.
1868 On this day in history 1st British govt of Disraeli forms
1868 [Charles] Louis I [Augustus], King of Bavaria (L Montez), dies at 81 on February - 29.
1880 On this day in history gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy opens
1880 Gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy completed on this day in history.
1884 On this day in history alfred Sendrey, composer
1892 On this day in history britain & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea
1892 Britian & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea on this day in history.
1896 Omer C F L Tulippe, Belgian geographer on February - 29.
1904 President Theodore Roosevelt appoints a seven-man commission to oversee completion of the Panama Canal on this day in history.
1904 The birth of Jimmy Dorsey, US bandleader on this day in history.
1904 Theodore Roosevelt, appoints 7 man committee to study Panama Canal on this day in history.
1904 Alan Richardson, composer on February - 29.
1908 On this day in history dutch scientists produce solid helium
1908 Alf Gover, cricketer (bowled in 4 Tests for England/famous coach) on February - 29.
1908 Pat Garrett, U.S. gunslinger on February - 29.
1916 Edward H J Keurvels, Flemish conductor/composer (Parisina), dies at 62 on February - 29.
1920 Arthur Franz, Perth Amboy NJ, actor (Invaders From Mars, Young Lions) on this day in history.
1924 On this day in history david Beattie, British governor-general of NZ
1928 Alan Loveday, British(?) violinist on this day in history.
1928 On February - 29 adolphe Appia, Swiss set designer/theorist, dies at 65
1932 Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland on February - 29.
1932 Gavin Stevens, cricket (Australian bat on 59-60 India/Pakistan tour) on this day in history.
1932 "Big Ed" Morris, pitcher (Boston Red Sox), dies on February - 29.
1936 FDR signs 2nd neutrality act on this day in history.
1936 On February - 29 alex Rocco, actor (Blue Knight, Stanley, Stunt Man)
1940 "Gone with the Wind," wins 8 Oscars on this day in history.
1940 Gone with the Wind picks up eight Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture on February - 29.
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