10 History Lessons + 4 Births & 4 Deaths for February 21, 2025
Today’s History:
1804 – The first self-propelled locomotive on rails was demonstrated in Wales.
1842 – John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
1848 – “The Communist Manifesto” was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
1878 – The world’s first telephone book was issued in New Haven, Connecticut.
1916 – The Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I, began in northeastern France.
1948 – NASCAR was incorporated.
1953 – The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered.
1958 – The peace symbol was designed by Gerald Holtom for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
1965 – Civil rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City.
1972 – U.S. President Richard Nixon began his historic visit to China.
Today’s Birthdays:
1955 – Kelsey Grammer, American actor known for “Frasier” (70)
1979 – Jennifer Love Hewitt, American actress known for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (46)
1979 – Jordan Peele, American filmmaker and comedian known for “Get Out” (46)
1987 – Elliot Page, Canadian actor known for “Juno” (38)
Today’s Deaths:
1974 – Tim Horton, Canadian ice hockey player and co-founder of the Tim Hortons restaurant chain (44)
2018 – Billy Graham, American evangelist (99)
2019 – Peter Tork, American musician and actor, member of The Monkees (77)
2024 – John Savident, British actor known for “Coronation Street” (86)
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