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Cato Street Conspiracy - February 23, 1820: On this day in history, February 23, 1820, momentous events took place today in London, England, with regard to the Cato Street Conspiracy. A group of conspirators, called the Spencean Philanthropists, hatched a plot to kill the British Prime Minister and all the Cabinet Ministers. The leader, Arthur Thistlwood, took George Edwards as his second in command, not knowing that Edwards was a police spy. on February 23, 1820, the Bow Street Runners arrested the conspirators in Cato Street. During the arrests a police office was killed by Thistlewood. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1820 were Arthur Thistlewood, George Edwards. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: Cato Street Conspiracy *** Date: February 23, 1820 *** Place: London, England *** Category: Crime *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Secret Arrival of Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C. - February 23, 1861: On this day in history, February 23, 1861, momentous events took place today in Washington D.C., USA, with regard to the Secret Arrival of Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C.. Following his election as President on November 6, 1860, President Elect Abraham Lincoln was made aware of an alleged plot to stab him on route through Baltimore to Washington D.C.. With protection in place, he passed safely through Baltimore at night and arrived secretly in Washington D.C. On February 23, 1861. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1861 were Abraham Lincoln. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: Secret Arrival of Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C. *** Date: February 23, 1861 *** Place: Washington D.C., USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Leasing of Guantanamo Bay - February 23, 1903: On this day in history, February 23, 1903, important events took place today in Cuba, in respect of the Leasing of Guantanamo Bay. On February 23, 1903, during the Administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, Guantanamo Bay was leased from Cuba, in perpituity, for use as a naval base and coaling station. The Guantanamo Bay detention camp is contained within the base. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1903 were Theodore Roosevelt. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: Leasing of Guantanamo Bay *** Date: February 23, 1903 *** Place: Cuba *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Formation of the Rotary Club - February 23, 1905: On this day in history, February 23, 1905, significant events took place today in Illinois, USA, respecting the Formation of the Rotary Club. The first Rotary Club was formed by Paul P. Harris, and three acquaintances, in Chicago on February 23, 1905. Formed to provide philanthropic services, the club was called the Rotary Club after the rotation of the club meetings between each other's offices. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1905 were Paul P. Harris. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: Formation of the Rotary Club *** Date: February 23, 1905 *** Place: Illinois, USA *** Category: Philanthropy *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
United States Radio Act of 1927 - February 23, 1927: On this day in history, February 23, 1927, crucial events took place today in Washington D.C., USA, relating to the United States Radio Act of 1927. The Radio Act of 1927 was signed into law, by President Calvin Coolidge, on February 23, 1927. The purpose of the law was to regulate all forms of radio transmissions within the United States. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1927 were Calvin Coolidge. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: United States Radio Act of 1927 *** Date: February 23, 1927 *** Place: Washington D.C., USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
First Mass Inocculation of a Polio Vaccine - February 23, 1954: On this day in history, February 23, 1954, important events took place today in Pennsylvania, USA, surrounding the First Mass Inocculation of a Polio Vaccine. As part of clinical trials, the first mass innoculation of Jonas Salk's polio vaccine took place on February 23, 1954. The innoculations were received by the children of the Arsenal Elementary School, in Pittsburgh. When clinical trials were complete, the vaccine was found to be 90 per cent effective. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1954 were Jonas Salk. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: First Mass Inocculation of a Polio Vaccine *** Date: February 23, 1954 *** Place: Pennsylvania, USA *** Category: Science *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Death of Stan Laurel - February 23, 1965: On this day in history, February 23, 1965, critical events took place today in California, USA, regarding the Death of Stan Laurel. Comic actor Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, England. Most famous for being half of Laurel and Hardy, he made many films and appeared with Oliver Hardy in the Royal Command Performance for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in London. He died on February 23, 1965, 4 days after having a heart attack . The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1965 were Stan Laurel, Charlie Chaplin. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: Death of Stan Laurel *** Date: February 23, 1965 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Death *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
4 Million Dollar Ransom Demand For Patty Hearst - February 23, 1974: On this day in history, February 23, 1974, crucial events took place today in California, USA, relating to the 4 Million Dollar Ransom Demand For Patty Hearst. Patty Hearst is the granddaughter of newspaper publisher Willaim Randolph Hearst. She was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) on February 4, 1974, after which several demands were made. On February 23, 1974, a demand was made for a ransom of 4 million dollars. Having been brainwashed by the SLA, Hearst took part in several crimes with them and was arrested on September 18, 1975. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 1974 were Patty Hearst. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: 4 Million Dollar Ransom Demand For Patty Hearst *** Date: February 23, 1974 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Crime *** Historical Period: Terrorism *** This day in history ***
First Ever Crash of a B-2 Spirit - February 23, 2008: On this day in history, February 23, 2008, important events took place today in Guam, surrounding the First Ever Crash of a B-2 Spirit. The 'Spirit of Kansas' became the first B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to crash when the crew lost control immediately after take off at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The crew ejected safely before the B-2 crashed on the runway. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2008, was caused by moisture entering air-data sensors. Shortly after, Brigadier General Garrett Harencak temporarily suspended B-2 operations for a safety pause. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 23, 2008 were Garrett Harencak. Facts on this day in History February 23: Events on this day in history: First Ever Crash of a B-2 Spirit *** Date: February 23, 2008 *** Place: Guam *** Category: Accident *** Historical Period: 21st Century *** This day in history ***
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