8 History Lessons + 4 Births & 8 Deaths for February 27, 2025
Today’s History:
- 1594 – Henry IV was crowned King of France at the Cathedral of Chartres.
- 1827 – New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration.
- 1844 – The Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti.
- 1933 – Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, was destroyed by fire; Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming communists, used the fire to justify suspending civil liberties.
- 1942 – The Battle of the Java Sea began during World War II; Imperial Japanese naval forces scored a decisive victory over the Allies.
- 1951 – The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, limiting a president to two terms in office.
- 1973 – Members of the American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota, leading to a 71-day standoff with federal authorities.
- 1991 – Operation Desert Storm concluded as President George H. W. Bush announces the ceasefire, declaring that Kuwait is free and the Iraqi Army is defeated.
Today’s Birthdays:
- 1962 – Adam Baldwin, American actor recognized for “Full Metal Jacket” and “Firefly” (63)
- 1981 – Josh Groban, American singer-songwriter and actor known for hits like “You Raise Me Up” (44)
- 1983 – Kate Mara, American actress known for “House of Cards” and “Fantastic Four” (42)
- 1991 – Bobby V, American R&B singer known for “Slow Down” (34)
Today’s Deaths:
- 1892 – Louis Vuitton, French fashion designer and founder of the Louis Vuitton brand (age 70)
- 2003 – Fred Rogers, American television host and creator of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” (age 74)
- 2015 – Leonard Nimoy, American actor best known for portraying Spock in “Star Trek” (age 83)
- 1968 – Frankie Lymon, American rock and roll singer known for “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” (age 25)
- 1986 – Jacques Plante, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey goaltender, credited with popularizing the goalie mask (age 57)
- 1996 – Minnie Pearl, American country comedian known for her performances at the Grand Ole Opry (age 83)
- 2008 – William F. Buckley Jr., American conservative author and commentator, founder of “National Review” (age 82)
- 2011 – Frank Buckles, last surviving American veteran of World War I (age 110)
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