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Category: February

28 February

Posted on February 28, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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27 February

Posted on February 27, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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26 February

Posted on February 26, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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,

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25 February

Posted on February 25, 2019February 26, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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24 February

Posted on February 24, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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23 February

Posted on February 23, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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22 February

Posted on February 22, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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21 February

Posted on February 21, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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,

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20 February

Posted on February 20, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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19 February

Posted on February 19, 2019February 1, 2019 by librariansalmanac

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

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