My birthday is February 19.
3 Events
1881- Kansas became the first U.S. state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages.
1913- Prizes are included in Cracker Jack candy boxes for the first time.
1945-World War II: Battle of Iwo Jima- about 30,000 U.S. Marines land on Iwo Jima.
2 Births
1473-Nicolaus Copernicus, mathematician and astronomer (d.1543).
1924-Lee Marvin, American actor (d.1987).
1 Holiday
February 19 (Eastern Orthodox Liturgics).
4 comments:
Robert,
Thankyou for your comment in Perennial. I have seen Miss Potter, and loved it! I love Peter Rabbit!
Laura H
I didn't know alcoholic beverages were prohibited as early as 1881!
Thanks for your work and have a good day
You've been tagged! This is a Middle Name meme. Look up my blog,
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Laura H
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