Interesting things that happened February 11th:
See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Birthdays on this date: In 1847 Thomas Alva Edison (in New Jersey), inventor who lit up your life In 1909 Max Baer, boxer In 1921 Eva Gabor (Budapest, Hungary), actor (Green Acres) + Lloyd Bentsen, Texas Senator (D) In 1925 Virginia Johnson, sex therapist, doctor + Kim Stanley (in New Mexico) In 1934 Tina Louise (in New York City), model, actor (Gilligan's Island) + Mary Quant (in England) In 1936 Burt Reynolds, actor In 1941 Sergio Mendes Events worth noting: In 1854 San Francisco's major streets lit by coal gas for first time. In 1858 Bernadette Soubirous sees a vision of the Virgin Mary in the Grotto at Lourdes, France. In 1929 Vatican City (world's Smallest Country) is made an enclave of Italy. In 1936 Pumping begins to build Treasure Island. In 1958 First flight with black stewardess, R. C. Taylor, Ithaca, NY. In 1960 Jack Paar walks off his show in response to network censorship of his remarks. In 1968 Madison Square Garden III closes. M.S.G. IV opens. In 1970 Japan becomes the 4th nation to put a satellite in orbit. In 1984 Tenth Space Shuttle Mission - Challenger 4 returns to Earth. = = = To get back issues, send "get pga pga.MMDD" (where MMDD is something like 0317) in a message to majordomo@ml.mystery.com. -- ------- ------ ----- ---- --- -- - - - - - - - - - Although efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, several errors have been found in the past. Don't place any bets on the basis of what you find here. -- Gabe User Contributions:
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