1951 - In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the first ever Pan American Games are held
1919 - Oregon is first state to tax gasoline (1¢ per gallon)
1901 - US Steel Corp organizes under directorship of J P Morgan
1837 - First U.S. electric printing press patented by Thomas Davenport.
1793 - George Washington holds the first Cabinet meeting as President of the United States.
This Day In Business
1836 - Samuel Colt obtains a U.S. patent for the Colt Revolver - the Colt name would become famous as one of the most widely used weapons in the 19th century.
2007 - Television host, actress, and comedian Ellen DeGeneres hosts the 79th Academy Awards.
1497 - Taranto, a commercial port in South Italy, is reconquered by Italians (from French).
1989 - A new era in Dallas Cowboys football as Tom Landry is replaced by Jimmy Johnson.
February 25th Holiday
People Power Day (Philippines) - In remembrance of the 1986 revolution that restored democracy in the Philippines.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He had a role in the TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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