Birthdays
- Aaron Burr, 1756. Third vice president of the US. Best known for challenging political enemy Alexander Hamilton to a duel, in which Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded.
- Mary Leakey, 1913. archaeologist and paleoanthropologist who made discoveries instrumental to the understanding of the pattern of human evolution.
- Bob Marley, 1945. One of the most popular and influential reggae performers.
- Thrul Ravenscroft, 1914. Singer and voice artist known best for his Tony the Tiger cereal commercials. Was also a back-up singer for Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley, among many.
- Ronald Wilson Reagan, 1911. 40th president of the United States.
- “Babe” Ruth, 1895. Born George Herman Ruth, was one of baseball’s greatest heroes.
- Francois Truffaut, 1932. The most popular and successful French film director of his time.
Celebrations
The beginning of Carnival in Brazil, Malta, and the French West Indies.
Take Your Child to the Library Day.
First day of the Yukon Quest International 1,000 mile Sled Dog Race.
Genealogy Events
AR – Genealogy Night Lock In. Genealogy Society of Craighead County Genealogy Night Lock-In, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library – Round Room. For more information: http://www.gscca. net/Feb2016.htm
FL – Manatee Genealogical Society Seminar . Speaker – George G. Morgan. 8 am to 4 pm, Members 435, others $40. See www. rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flmgs/
IA – Breaking Through Brick Walls. IGS Library, 628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines with Theresa Liewer. $. For more info: http://goo.gl/dZkfnq
IL – Chicago Genealogical Society. Newberry Library Chicago IL 1:30 pm POISONED: Chicago 1907 A Corrupt System An Accused Killer And the Crusade to Save Him. Learn how an amateur genealogist solve a real life serial killer mystery and become an award winning author. For more information http://www.chicagogenealogy.org
MA – NEHGS New Visitor Tour. NEHGS 99-101 Newbury St., Boston . 10-11am. Free. New England Historical and Genealogical Society Free orientation and tour of the NEHGS research facility. No registration required. http://www.americanancestors.org/
MI – Western Michigan Genealogical Society. Grand Rapids Archives and Research Center with Tony Wright. 1:30 p.m. in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library. For more info: http://www.wmgs. org/meetings_events.htm
OH – Western Reserve Historical Society Program. WRHS, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio . 12n – 3p. Jean Hoffman, CG evaluates the offerings of today’s family history websites. $. For more info: http://www.wrhs.org/
TX – Dallas Genealogical Society. 1st Floor Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX. . 10:30am hospitality, meeting at 11am. For more info: http://dallasgenealogy. com/
WA – Yakima Genealogical Society. YVGS Library 1901 S 12th Ave Union Gap . Beginning German Research by Ed Hessler. For more info: http://www.wasgs. org
