1990 - The space shuttle Atlantis launches from Cape Canaveral, to place a spy satellite in orbit.
1961 - JFK names Kissinger special advisor
1953 - Cambridge University scientists discover the chemical structure of DNA.
1940 - Basketball is televised for the first time (Fordham University vs. the University of Pittsburgh in Madison Square Garden).
1849 - First passenger ship line from New York arrives in San Francisco
This Day In Business
1954 - The first color TV sets using NTSC standard are produced and made available to public.
1943 - The play Porgy and Bess starring Todd Duncan and Anne Brown opened on Broadway
1922 - Egypt regains its independence from the British, but the British troops still don't leave.
1960 - Closing ceremonies take place in Squaw Valley, California for the 8th winter Olympic games
February 28th Holiday
Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan) - Commemorates the anti-government uprising in Taiwan.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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