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Today in History: February 23rd

───   08:00 Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Today in History: February 23rd | News Article
Historical Events:

• 1991: Allan Boesak marries Elna Botha.
• 1970: Holy Eucharist given by women for 1st time in Roman Catholic service.
• 1979: Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps.
• 1997: Scientists in Scotland announced they succeeded in cloning an adult mammal, producing a lamb named "Dolly"
• 1998: Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders.
• 2005: A total of 21 000 driving licences will have to be cancelled after a former Limpopo traffic officer, M.S. Pela, appears in court on more than 900 charges.

Arts, Music, TV:

• 1912: Die Week, predecessor of the Afrikaans newspaper Die Vaderland, appears for the first time.
• 1940: Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio," released.
• 1981: People mag features drug ordeal of Mackenzie & Papa John Phillips.
• 1997: NBC TV shows "Schindler's List," completely uncensored, 65M watch.
• 1982: Michael Frayn's "Noises Off," premieres in London
• 1999: Hip Hop artist Eminem releases his first major record album 'The Slim Shady LP' (Grammy 2000 - Rap album).

Sports:

• 1906: Tommy Burns beats Marvin Hart in 20 for heavyweight boxing title
• 1974: Herschelle Gibbs, SA cricket player, is born in Green Point, Cape Town.
• 1985: Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight throws a chair during a game.
• 1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins LPGA Standard Register/Samaritan Golf Classic.
• 1991: NC is 1st NCAA basketball team to win 1,500 games.
• 1992: World Cup scoreline Zimbabwe 4-312, Sri Lanka 7-313.
• 1997: Jeff Sluman wins Tucson Golf Classic.















Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba

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