🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on February 14:

Today — Today is Valentine's Day, the feast day of St. Valentine, celebrated as a day of love and affection. The holiday, rooted in both Christian and Roman traditions, has evolved into a global celebration of romance and friendship.

2018 — South African President Jacob Zuma resigned amid corruption scandals and was succeeded by Cyril Ramaphosa, ushering in a new era of leadership.

1946 — The ENIAC, the first general-purpose high-speed electronic digital computer, was publicly demonstrated by its creators, J. Presper Eckert, Jr. and John W. Mauchly.

1929 — Al Capone’s gang orchestrated the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, killing seven members of a rival gang in Chicago during Prohibition.

1920 — Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in Chicago, advancing political participation and women’s rights.

1876 — Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone, a groundbreaking invention that would transform communication.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On February 14, we’re singing to:

Christopher Latham Sholes (1819) — American inventor best known for creating the first practical typewriter and developing the QWERTY keyboard layout still in use today.

Michael Bloomberg (1942) — American businessman and politician, founder of Bloomberg L.P., and former mayor of New York City, known for his philanthropic efforts and influence in media.

Alan Parker (1944) — British director, writer, and producer celebrated for films such as Midnight Express and The Commitments, with a career spanning multiple successful genres.

Simon Pegg (1970) — British actor and screenwriter recognized for his roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and co-creator of the comedy series Spaced.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On February 14, we’re saying goodbye to:

James Cook (1779) — British naval officer and explorer killed by Hawaiians during his third voyage in the Pacific, renowned for mapping New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.

William Tecumseh Sherman (1891) — United States general famed for his "March to the Sea" during the Civil War and for his strong stance on total war tactics.

David Hilbert (1943) — German mathematician and one of the most influential figures in the development of modern mathematics, known for his work in algebraic number theory and Hilbert's problems.

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