On This Day In FEBRUARY

Charity Administrator Web Owner Web Owner Conservative Homeschoolers Posts: 9,524	On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 1, 2005 13:19:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charity on Feb 1, 2005 13:19:46 GMT -5 February 1 LANGSTON HUGHES, famous American poet, was born on this day in 1902. Resources: falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/hughes.htm
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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 2, 2005 10:12:18 GMT -5

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February 2

Today is GROUNDHOG DAY.

Phil saw his shadow
users.penn.com/~mweimer/

Here are some fun and educational links all about Groundhog Day.

www.groundhog.org/

STORMFAX Groundhog Day history
www.stormfax.com/ghogday.htm

Groundhog Day Themes
atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Groundhog_Day/

Activities and Crafts for Groundhog Day

Lots of goodies at this site

www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/groundhogday/

Come to the Groundhog Day Party!
Learning Activities and Groundhog Games Across the Grades

www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson048.shtml

Groundhog Day games, activities and more....
webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/february.htm

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 3, 2005 10:16:22 GMT -5

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February 3

Famous American artist NORMAN ROCKWELL was born on this day in 1894.

Norman Rockwell Museum

www.nrm.org/

www.norman-rockwell.info/index.html

Rockwell Resources

www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/rockwell_norman.html

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February 3
1690 First paper money in America issued (colony of Massachusetts)
The Money Factory, Games and Activities Using Money
Bogus Bucks Fun Activity
Face Value, Do You Know What Your Money Looks Like?
Spot the Imposter

1783 Spain recognizes US independence
1836 Whig Party holds its 1st national convention (Albany NY)
1864 Sherman's march through Georgia
1917 US liner Housatonic sunk by German sub & diplomatic relations severed
1919 League of Nations 1st meeting (Paris)
1962 President Kennedy bans all trade with Cuba except for food & drugs
1966 1st operational weather satellite, ESSA-1 launched (US)

1783 Spain recognizes US independence
1836 Whig Party holds its first national convention (Albany NY)
1864 Sherman's march through Georgia
1870 15th Amendment (Black suffrage) passed
1919 League of Nations first meeting (Paris)
1966 First operational weather satellite, ESSA-1 launched (US)
1966 First soft landing on the Moon (Soviet Luna 9)

www.a0kteacherstuff.com/february_holiday_stuff.htm

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 4, 2005 13:44:25 GMT -5

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February 4
1789 first electoral college chooses Washington & Adams as President & Vice President
1865 Robert E Lee is named commander-in-chief of Confederate Army
1945 FDR, Churchill & Stalin meet at Yalta
1957 first electric portable typewriter placed on sale (Syracuse NY)
1964 24th Amendment abolishes Poll tax

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 5, 2005 12:42:58 GMT -5

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February 5
1736 Methodists John & Charles Wesley arrive in Savannah GA
1778 Articles of Confederation ratified by first state, South Carolina
1817 First US gas company incorporated, Baltimore (coal gas for street lights)
1850 Adding machine employing depressible keys patented, New Paltz NY
1870 first motion picture shown to a theater audience, Philadelphia
1901 Pierpont Morgan forms US Steel Corp
1922 Reader's Digest magazine first published
1936 National Wildlife Federation forms
1972 US airlines begin mandatory inspection of passengers & baggage

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 7, 2005 12:29:55 GMT -5

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February 7

LAURA INGALLS WILDER, author of the "Little House" books, was born on this day in 1867

www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/main.htm

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February 7
Charles thingyens Day
Who Was Charles thingyens
Detailed Information about Charles thingyens
1905 Oklahoma admitted to statehood

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 8, 2005 11:00:06 GMT -5

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February 8

The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA were incorporated on this day in 1910.

www.scouting.org/

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February 8
1861 Confederate States of America organizes in Montgomery AL
1924 1st coast-to-coast radio hookup General John Joseph Carty speech in Chicago
1926 Walt Disney Studios is formed

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 9, 2005 10:22:43 GMT -5

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February 9

The United States government established the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE on this day in 1870.

NOAA's National Weather Service Celebrates 135 Years of Serving the U.S.
On February 9th, 1870 President Ulysses S. Grant signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to establish a national weather service. Within the Department of War, it was assigned to the Signal Service Corps with the name "The Division of Telegrams and Reports for the Benefit of Commerce". Details...
www.nws.noaa.gov/

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February 9
1863 Fire extinguisher patented by Alanson Crane
1867 Nebraska becomes 37th US state
1861 Jefferson Davis & Alexander Stephens elected president & Vice President of CSA
1877 US weather service established
1945 US troops under General Douglas MacArthur enter Manilla
1963 first flight of Boeing 727 jet

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

Charity Administrator Web Owner Web Owner Conservative Homeschoolers Posts: 9,524	On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 11, 2005 9:34:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charity on Feb 11, 2005 9:34:27 GMT -5 February 11 THOMAS ALVA EDISON, American inventor, was born on this day in 1847. He had more than 1,100 inventions. www.thomasedison.com/
	As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 14, 2005 11:15:48 GMT -5

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February 14

Valentine's Day fun and things for your kids to do.

History of the Valentine
www.techdirect.com/valentine/history.html

Annie's Valentine Page-nice little page
www.annieshomepage.com/valhistory.html

BillyBear Valentine Page
www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/val...entin/games.htm

Color pages
teklite.freeservers.com/valentines.html

All Fun Stuff for Kids, Valentine's Day
www.valentines4free.co.uk/all_fun_v...oring_pages.htm

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

Charity Administrator Web Owner Web Owner Conservative Homeschoolers Posts: 9,524	On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 14, 2005 11:21:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charity on Feb 14, 2005 11:21:04 GMT -5 Here is a song for all you sweathearts out there. www.smickandsmodoo.com/aaa/lyrics/sweetheart1.htm
	As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

Charity Administrator Web Owner Web Owner Conservative Homeschoolers Posts: 9,524	On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 15, 2005 11:01:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charity on Feb 15, 2005 11:01:52 GMT -5 February 15 Today marks the birthdate of SUSAN B. ANTHONY, early women's rights leader, in 1820. www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/main.html Biography of Susan B. Anthony www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/biography.html
	As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 16, 2005 10:16:47 GMT -5

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February 16

The first television news program was broadcast on this day in 1948.

1948 - Douglas Edwards began the"CBS TV News" produced by Don Hewitt
history.acusd.edu/gen/recording/television9.html

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February 16
1659 first known check (£400) (on display at Westminster Abbey)
1878 Silver dollar became US legal tender
1933 first issue of "Newsweek" magazine published
1883 "Ladies Home Journal" begins publication
1914 first airplane flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 17, 2005 9:25:19 GMT -5

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February 17
1621 Miles Standish appointed first commander of Plymouth colony
1817 first US city lit by gas (Baltimore)
1818 Baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun patents "draisine" (early bicycle)
1865 Columbia SC burns down during the Civil War
1867 first ship passes through Suez Canal

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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On This Day In FEBRUARY Feb 18, 2005 10:17:24 GMT -5

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February 18
1688 Quakers conduct first formal protest of slavery in Germantown PA
1885 Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" published
1908 first US postage stamps in coils issued
1927 US & Canada begin diplomatic relations

Pluto Discovered February 18, 1930
Pluto the Frozen Planet
www.phy.mtu.edu/apod/ap971228.html

Solar System Guide - Pluto
stardate.org/

The Nine Planets - Pluto
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html#toc

Photo Journal of Pluto

photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html

As defended by the Supreme Court, parents have the fundamental constitutional right to direct the education of their children according to their beliefs (Wisconsin vs. Yoder [1972]). A right exercised is a right preserved (Acts 22:25-29).

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