1999 - The U.S. Senate acquits President Bill Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice in his impeachment trial.
1970 - Three-month-old baby receives Canada's first successful liver transplant at Montreal's Notre-Dame Hospital
1914 - Construction begins on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
1879 - At New York City's Madison Square Garden the first artificial ice rink in North America opens.
1870 - Women in the Utah Territory granted right to vote.
This Day In Business
2008 - After announcing a loss of $38.7 billion in 2007, GM offers buyouts to all 74,000 of its hourly employees in the U.S. protected by the UAW union.
1924 - Calvin Coolidge makes the first ever U.S. presidential radio address.
1733 - Georgia is founded by James Oglethorpe and becomes the 13th colony.
2010 - The Opening Ceremony is held for the Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada.
February 12th Holiday
Darwin Day (International) - Celebrates the birth of Charles Darwin and his contribution to science.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the February 12 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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