On February 28, 1939, the erroneous word “dord” is discovered in the Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition, prompting an investigation. The error caused controversy for the dictionary whose goal
On February 27,1801, Washington, D.C. is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. D.C. residents haven’t forgiven them since. A hallmark attitude of D.C. dwellers is a mixture of
On February 26, 1802 Victor Hugo is born in Besançon, France. His works become some of Western Literatures most beloved works. Les Misérables has been adapted into multiple plays, movies,
On February 25,1964, the North Korean Prime Minister Kim Il-sung calls for the removal of land ownership to turn their assets to state control. This begins a chapter of extreme
On February 24 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issues a fatwa for the death of Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses. For Rushdie’s death, a reward is offered valued at
February 23, 1455 marks the traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible. The work becomes known as the first Western book printed with movable type. Book Title: The
On February 22, 1856, the United States Republican Party opens its first national convention in Pittsburgh. The Republicans’ first president becomes Abraham Lincoln, one of the most important leaders in
On February 21 1965, Malcolm X is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. His Autobiography is the chance to meet the legend where he was, a human,
On February 20, 2005 Hunter S Thompson passes away in Woody Creek, Colorado. He has been attributed often as the founding father of gonzo journalism, a style that rids itself
On February 19, 2016, Harper Lee passed away. Her best known work was To Kill a Mockingbird. Before her passing, a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird was released under