Historical February 14th

February 14th Celebrated History

1903

Theodore Roosevelt signed into law a bill creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.

1920

Following the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in the United States, Carrie Chapman Catt formed the League of Women Voters.

1948

Businessman and race car driver, Bill France Sr. incorporated the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR)

1990

NASA's Voyager 1 space probe successfully returns photos of the Solar System that include the Sun and six planets.

February 14th Celebrated Birthdays

Frederick Douglass 1817

The prominent orator led the abolitionist movement and social reforms.

He wrote and spoke often, advocating for civil rights and women's right to vote.

Anna Howard Shaw - 1847

The American physician was also a minister and an advocate of the temperance and suffrage movements.

Jack Benny 1894

Comedian The American comedian started his career in vaudeville.

He would gain popularity on radio and television, hosting comedy programs that kept Americans and the world laughing.

Gregory Hines 1946

The renowned American dancer and singer earned critical acclaim for his stage performance in

Jelly's Last Jam

.

He also gained popular recognition for his performances in

Tap

and

White Nights

.

Enjoy!

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