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February 25
Events on This Day
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1862
151 years ago
Abraham Lincoln signs the Legal Tender Act, allowing the use of paper currency (called greenbacks) to pay the government's bills.
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1964
49 years ago
Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, defeats Sonny Liston to become the world heavyweight boxing champion.
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2007
6 years ago
Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson wins a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls.
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1986
27 years ago
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie win the Song of the Year Grammy for "We Are the World."
February 25
Born on This Day
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George Harrison
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Guitar Heroes
George Harrison
Musician / 1943 - 2001
George Harrison was lead guitarist of The Beatles as well as a singer-songwriter on many of their most memorable tracks.
Born: February 25, 1943
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Occupation: Musician -
Sally Jessy Raphael
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Sally Jessy Raphael
Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host / 1935 -
Sally Jesse Raphael is an American talk show host best known for TV’s Sally Jesse Raphael and her trademark red glasses.
1935 | 78 years old
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Lee Evans
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Named Lee
Lee Evans
Track and Field Athlete / 1947 -
American runner Lee Evans won two gold medals at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City and set a world record that lasted for two decades.
1947 | 66 years old
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Chelsea Handler
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Chelsea Handler
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1975 -
With her late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler became one of the most-watched women in comedy.
Born: February 25, 1975
Age: 38 years old
Birthplace: Livingston, New Jersey, United States
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John Foster Dulles
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Named John
- Famous People Born in 1888
John Foster Dulles
Political Leader / 1888 - 1959
U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles made major contributions to U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.
1888 | 71 years old
Political Leader
February 25
Died on This Day
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Tennessee Williams
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Williams
Tennessee Williams
Playwright / 1911 - 1983
Tennessee Williams was an American writer, whose signature works include A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Glass Menagerie.
Died: February 25, 1983
Age: 71 years old
Place: New York City, New York , United States
Occupation: Playwright -
Thomas Moore
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Thomas Moore
Songwriter, Singer, Journalist, Poet / 1779 - 1852
Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, satirist, composer, singer and close friend of Lord Byron.
1852 | 72 years old
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Mark Rothko
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Mark
- Famous People Born in 1903
Mark Rothko
1903 - 1970
Russian-born painter Mark Rothko was a pioneer of the Abstract Expressionist movement during the mid-20th century.
1970 | 66 years old
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Tex Avery
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Artists
Tex Avery
Illustrator / 1908 - 1980
Tex Avery was an American cartoonist best known for creating characters such as Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, Droopy and Chilly Willy.
February 26, 1908
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Hugo Black
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Lawyers
Hugo Black
Lawyer, Judge, Supreme Court Justice, Political Leader / 1886 - 1971
Hugo Black is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Supreme Court justices of the 20th century.
February 27, 1886
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Mercedes Ruehl
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- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
Mercedes Ruehl
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1948 -
Mercedes Ruehl is an actress of Cuban and Irish descent. She won a Tony Award for Lost in Yonkers and an Oscar for The Fisher King.
February 28, 1948
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Howard Nemerov
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Pisceans
Howard Nemerov
Educator, Author, Poet / 1920 - 1991
Twice appointed the United States' poet laureate, Howard Nemerov was a writer with wit and illuminating irony.
February 29, 1920
Poet
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Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Jesse Jackson Jr.
U.S. Representative, Journalist / 1965 -
Jesse Jackson Jr. is the son of the famous Reverend Jesse Jackson. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2012.
March 11, 1965
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David Satcher
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Named David
- Famous People Born in 1941
David Satcher
Doctor / 1941 -
David Satcher is a physician who served under President Bill Clinton as surgeon general from 1998 to 2002.March 2, 1941
Doctor
