This Day In History

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February 22nd

1371
Robert II succeeded to the throne of Scotland, beginning the Stuart dynasty.

1819
Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

1879
Frank Winfield Woolworth opened his first "Five Cent Store" in Utica, New York.

1924
Calvin Coolidge made the first presidential radio broadcast from the White House.

1935
Airplanes were no longer permitted to fly over the White House.

1959
The inaugural Daytona 500 race was held in Daytona Beach, Fla., the race was won by Lee Petty.

1980
In a major upset, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the Soviets 4–3 at Lake Placid, N.Y.

1987
Pop artist Andy Warhol died at age 58.

Birthdays
77 Edward M. Kennedy US Senator
75 Sparky Anderson Hall of Fame baseball manager
59 Julius Erving Basketball Hall of Famer
46 Vijay Singh Golfer
44 Pat Lafontaine Hockey Hall of Famer
41 Jeri Ryan Actress ("Boston Public")
40 Thomas Jane Actor
37 Michael Chang Tennis Hall of Famer
34 Drew Barrymore Actress

67 George Washington 2/22/1732 - 12/14/1799 American general and first president of U.S.
82 Rembrandt Peale 2/22/1778 - 10/3/1860 American painter, writer and portraitist
44 Steve Irwin 2/22/1962 - 9/4/1006 "The Crocodile Hunter", was an iconic Australian television personality, wildlife expert, and conservationist.