Historical Events
- Oregon admitted as 33rd state of the Union
Famous Birthdays
- George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., American engineer and inventor (Ferris Wheel), born in Galesburg, Illinois (d. 1896)
About February 14, 1859
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 165 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius