Saturday History
By Andrews McMeel Syndicate
Today is the 43rd day of 2022 and the 54th day of winter.
TODAY’S HISTORY:
— In 1554, Lady Jane Grey, who reigned over England for nine days in 1553, was beheaded for treason.
— In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in New York City.
— In 1999, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice, bringing his impeachment trial to a close.
— In 2008, General Motors offered buyouts to its more than 70,000 union workers after posting a $39 billion loss in 2007.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), scientist; Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 16th U.S. president; Omar Bradley (1893-1981), U.S. Army general; Lorne Greene (1915-1987), actor; Franco Zeffirelli (1923-2019), director; Bill Russell (1934-), basketball player; Judy Blume (1938-), author; Arsenio Hall (1956-), actor/comedian; Josh Brolin (1968-), actor; Darren Aronofsky (1969-), filmmaker; Christina Ricci (1980-), actress; Brad Keselowski (1984-), race car driver.
TODAY’S FACT: Charles Darwin replaced Charles Dickens on Britain’s 10-pound note in 2000, reportedly in part because Darwin’s beard would make forgery more difficult.
TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1878, Harvard baseball player Frederick Thayer received a patent for the catcher’s mask.
TODAY’S QUOTE: “How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it.” — Judy Blume, “Tiger Eyes”
TODAY’S NUMBER: 18 — months of formal education for Abraham Lincoln during his youth. Lincoln never attended college.
TODAY’S MOON: Between first-quarter moon (Feb. 8) and full moon (Feb. 16).
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