1946 - The Bank of England is nationalized
1920 - The League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago, Illinois
1899 - Voting machine is approved by Congress for federal elections
1895 - Oscar Wilde's final play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," opens in London.
1778 - The Star and Stripes (U.S. flag) makes its first appearance at a foreign port, flying aboard the ship Ranger, as it arrives in France.
This Day In Business
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell applies for a patent for the telephone.
1962 - 3 of 4 Americans watch First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of the White House on TV.
1859 - Oregon becomes the 33rd State in 1859; Arizona becomes the 48th in 1912.
1990 - Michael Jordan is Forced to Wear Jersey Number 12
February 14th Holiday
Valentine's Day - International celebration of love and affection between couples.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He was selected for his first NHL All-Star game in 2003 and, in 2012, he was named captain of one of the All-Star teams. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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