Historical Events
Der Judenstaat
Austro-Hungarian Zionist Theodor Herzl publishes "Der Judenstaat" (The Jewish State), encouraging Jews to purchase land in Palestine
Sports History
George Lohmann takes a hat-trick for England v South Africa, 8-7 for inning - their lowest ever
- Stanley Cup, Victoria Skating Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Winnipeg Victorias beat Montreal Victorias, 2-0
- Theodor Hertzl's "Der Judenstaat" (The Jewish State) is published, proposing a Jewish homeland as a means of escaping anti-Semitism in Europe
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Arthur Milne, English astrophysicist (kinematic relativity), born in Yorkshire, England (d. 1950)
About February 14, 1896
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
