On this day in history.

[The OB]

I wanted to confirm Scifan's post, my intention was not to prove he's wrong.
If it seems so, I've obviously chosen the wrong words. Sorry!

Hey Johanna! Who is right and who is wrong? No worries! Who cares anyway what happened well over a century ago when these old buggers were publishing books. A lot of water under the bridge since then. And you probably know more about history than I do. But I DID enjoy that glass of bubbly LOL. Have a good night/day
Andrew


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[Iriana]

1787 - Austrian emperor Jozef II bans children under 8 from labor.

 

[J. A.]

On February 18, 1930, after nearly a year of searching, Clyde Tombaugh discovered a possible moving object on photographic plates. This object later was named "Pluto".



Source: Wikipedia

 

[J. A.]

1977 – The Space Shuttle Enterprise test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" on top of a Boeing 747




Source: Wikipedia

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Hello members.
This is a very informative thread, especially when images are used to enhance the discussion.

However, other than photos that you've taken or that you own / have rights to, all images must include a credit.

Thank you.

AA

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[J. A.]

Hello members.
This is a very informative thread, especially when images are used to enhance the discussion.

However, other than photos that you've taken or that you own / have rights to, all images must include a credit.

Thank you.

AA

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I hope I have completed the posts. If something is missing, please inform me!

 

[zstairlessone]

I hope I have completed the posts. If something is missing, please inform me!

Yes, you cited your source as Wikipedia. I always like links so I can read the article (and listen to the Admiral's music recommendations).

 

[J. A.]

February 19, 1473: Nikolaus Kopernikus is born. (real name: Niklas Koppernigk). I chose the name written in German, because he was a German astronomer.
Wikipedia-link: Nicolaus Copernicus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[scifan57]

February 19, 1878; Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.

 

[J. A.]

February 19, 1878; Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.

Wikipedia shows a picture of both:

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Today in 1964 - UK flies ½ ton of The Beatles wigs to the US.

AA

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[J. A.]

February 20, 1962: John H. Glenn jr. becomes the first American to orbit the earth

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury-Atlas_6





Source: NASA Image Of The Day

 

[J. A.]

February 21, 1947: English actor Alan Rickman is born.

 

[Iriana]

1431 - England begins trial against Joan of Arc

 

[J. A.]

1903 – Anaïs Nin, French diarist is born.