🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on February 22:

2011 — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 185 people and severely damaging the city.

1997 — Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was unveiled, sparking debates about the ethics of cloning.

1980 — At the Winter Olympics, the US ice hockey team defeated the heavily favored Soviet squad in what became known as the "miracle on ice."

1942 — Three members of the White Rose resistance group were executed in Munich for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets.

1932 — The US military revived the Purple Heart to honor those wounded or killed in action, continuing George Washington's legacy.

896 — Arnulf of Carinthia was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Formosus, consolidating his claim to imperial authority.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On February 22, we’re singing to:

George Washington (1732) — Founding father and first president of the United States , celebrated for his leadership during the American Revolution.

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788) — German philosopher whose works, including The World as Will and Representation, profoundly influenced existentialism, psychology, and art.

Steve Irwin (1962)— Australian wildlife conservationist and TV personality, beloved for his enthusiasm and dedication to educating the world about animals through The Crocodile Hunter and his work at the Australia Zoo.

Drew Barrymore (1975) — Acclaimed actress, producer, and director known for her roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Charlie’s Angels, and 50 First Dates.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On February 22, we’re saying goodbye to:

Adam Ferguson (1816) — Scottish philosopher and historian, pioneer of modern sociology, and advocate of civic humanism during the Scottish Enlightenment.

Abul Kalam Azad (1958) — Indian theologian, freedom fighter, and writer remembered as a key figure in India’s independence movement and its first minister of education.

Andy Warhol (1987) — Iconic American artist and leading figure of the pop art movement, famous for works like Campbell’s Soup Cans and his exploration of celebrity culture.

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