What Happened on February 14, 1921

Historical Events

  • Canadian 5 cent nickel coin is authorized
  • Little Review faces obscenity charges for publishing "Ulysses," in New York

Famous Birthdays

  • Hugh Downs, American TV journalist (20/20, Concentration), born in Akron, Ohio (d. 2020)
  • Jeanne Demessieux, French organist and composer (Te Deum), born in Montpellier, France (d. 1968)
  • Skeezix, of "Gasoline Alley" discovered on Wallets' doorstep (cartoon strip character featured in Chicago Tribune)

About February 14, 1921

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius