Birthdays of the Famous
This beautiful blonde is known for her role in the TV series 'Charlie's Angels.
Farrah Fawcett
February 2, 77 yrs old
February 3, 1870 - The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote, regardless
This holiday is known for it's romantic and loving atmosphere.
Valentine's Day
365 days
year
an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott
Rosa Parks
February 4, 111 yrs old
February 12, 1999 - The impeachment trial of this President came to an end.
Bill Clinton
French for "Fat Tuesday", this day is celebrated with big parades, jazzy music, colorful costumes, and a king cake!
Mardi Gras
uncommon or one of a kind
rare
A Republican American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989
Ronald Reagan
February 6, 113 yrs old
February 14, 1929 - this massacre occurred in Chicago as seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down by five of Al Capone's mobsters posing as police.
The St. Valentine's Day
This day is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God.
Ash Wednesday
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates
ear
an English novelist and social critic best known for his books "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist"
Charles Dickens
February 7, 212 yrs old
In South Africa, this activist at age 71 was released from prison after serving 27 years of a life sentence on charges of attempting to overthrow the apartheid government.
Nelson Mandela
February 11, 1990
This one-month-long celebration is very important for 13.6% of the American population. Many historical figures and events are remembered throughout the month.
Black History Month
a watercraft that carries passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo, across a body of water
Ferry
An American painter and illustrator who is most famous for the cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post magazine.
Norman Rockwell
February 3, 130 yrs old
February 26, 1848 - this famous pamphlet was published by two young socialists, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
The communist manifesto
DAILY DOUBLE
Legend has it that the star of this holiday regularly drinks a magic elixir that extends his life so he can continue to prophesize!
Groundhog Day
DAILY TRIPLE
a form of physical exercise, usually conducted in group classes in gyms or specialty studios. Mostly known for it's use in ballet.
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