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February 27, 1973- Members of AIM began occupation of Wounded Knee. February 28, 1983- The final episode of MASH aired. February 29, 1940- Hattie McDaniel was first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Gone With The Wind). … Continue reading →

February 20, 1902- Ansel Adams was born. February 21, 1965- Malcolm X was assassinated. February 22, 1732- George Washington was born. February 23, 1945- US flag raised on Iwo Jima (World War II). February 24, 1803- Marbury v. Madison Supreme … Continue reading →

February 13, 1945- Dresden Bombing Campaign began (World War II). February 14, 1859- Oregon was admitted to the union as the 33rd state. February 15, 1898- USS Maine exploded (Spanish-American War). February 16, 1878- Silver dollars became legal tender. February … Continue reading →

February 6, 1788- Massachusetts was the 6th state to approve the Constitution. February 7, 1964- The Beatles arrived in the United States. February 8, 1887- President Cleveland signed the Dawes Severalty Act. February 9, 1773- President William Henry Harrison was … Continue reading →

January 30, 1882- President Franklin Roosevelt was born. January 31, 1872- Zane Grey (author of many Western novels) was born. February 1, 2003- Space Shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry. February 2, 1848- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed … Continue reading →