On today in historical past, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for the primary time
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Norman Ray
On at the present time in historical past, February 21, 1916, the catastrophic Battle of Verdun begins with a German assault on France
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Norman Ray
On this present day in historical past, February 18, 1931, American creator Toni Morrison was born in Ohio
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Norman Ray
On today in historical past, February 14, 270 AD, Saint Valentine was overwhelmed and beheaded for defying the Emperor’s marriage ban
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Norman Ray
On at the present time in historical past, February 13, 1861, Military Surgeon J.D. Irwin rescues 60 males, the primary Medal of Honor motion
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Norman Ray