Historical Events
- Congress prohibits dueling in District of Columbia
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Waugh, English clergyman and social reformer who founded the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, born in Settle, North Yorkshire, England (d. 1908)
About February 20, 1839
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
