Monday, February 20, 2012

March 9, 1566 – David Rizzio Defends Mary, Queen of Scots

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The life of Mary I of Scotland was surrounded by intrigue from the beginning. Less than a week after she was born as the only legitimate of...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

February 29, 1932 – Alfalfa Bill Murray Begins his Road to the White House

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Future President of the United States William Henry Davis “Alfalfa Bill” Murray appeared on the cover of Time Newsmagazine with a quote fro...
Monday, February 13, 2012

February 28, 1844 – President Tyler Killed in Accident

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In an accidental explosion that caused many superstitious Americans to believe the office of President had become cursed, John Tyler was kil...
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

February 27, 1860 – Lincoln Outlines his Ideas on Slavery

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In perhaps the greatest turning point of the career of the sixteenth president of the United States, Lincoln gave a speech that transcended ...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

February 25, 1843 – Paulet Seizes Hawai’i over American Protest

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Since its discovery for the West by Captain James Cook in 1778, Hawaii, then known as the Sandwich Islands, served as an important harbor in...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

February 23, 1820 – Cato Street Conspiracy Purges Spies

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After Napoleon was finally dispatched to St. Helena, Britain settled its foreign affairs to find the home state in midst of crisis. The Ind...
Saturday, February 4, 2012

February 22, 1957 – Ngo Dinh Diem Assassinated

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While touring an economic fair in Buon Ma Thuot, President of the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem was shot pointblank by communist agent H...