Tuesday, February 07, 2006

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1904, a fire began in Baltimore that raged for about 30 hours and destroyed more than 1,500 buildings.

In 1906, 100 years ago, Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, was born in Beijing.

In 1936, President Roosevelt authorized a flag for the office of the vice president.

In 1944, during World War II, the Germans launched a counteroffensive at Anzio, Italy.

In 1964, The Beatles began their first American tour as they arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

And finally, also in 1964, Marlene & Chuck McGowan celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Cynthia.

Happy Birthday, Cindy!!!!

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