Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. A holiday for Susan B. Anthony is recognized by six U.S. states. Four of those states, Florida, California, New York and Wisconsin designate February 15th for the holiday. Image of Susan B. Anthony via Wikimedia Commons, public domain –>

Loading a mule onto the deck of the schooner LUCILE in Seattle, Washington February 15, 1898 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain –>

On February 15, 1925, the second delivery of antitoxin to treat diphtheria reached the remote Alaskan village of Nome. A relay of twenty mushers and their dog sled teams battled sub-zero temperatures, high winds, and snow drifts to deliver the serum. Shown are musher Leonhard Seppala and team with lead dog Togo, left. Image by Carrie McLain Museum, CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication via Wikimedia Commons. –>

On February 15, 1965, American musician Nat King Cole passed away. He was 45. His final studio album was titled “L-O-V-E” Portrait of Nat King Cole at the Paramount Theater in New York City c. 1946 via Wikimedia Commons, no known restrictions –>

Born February 15, 1907 Cesar Romero’s film career spanned from the 1930s to the ‘90s and he’s remembered for the suave roles he played. He put his career on hold in 1942 to enlist in the US Coast Guard, serving in the Pacific in WW2 and reaching the rank of chief boatswain’s mate – and that’s no joke(r). Image from USCG via Wikimedia Commons, public domain in the US. –>

Image of the crew of The USS Maine taken sometime before she exploded and sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, public domain –>

February 15, 1971 was the first time when “Presidents Day” was celebrated as a legal, nationwide holiday. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act that was signed in 1968 became effective in 1971. The U.S. had been celebrating Washington’s Birthday each February 22nd, but this act established the third Monday in February as the holiday. Image of George Washington via Wikimedia Commons –>

On February 15, 1764, Auguste Chouteau of New Orleans, Louisiana led a group of thirty men and directed them to clear the land in what is now St. Louis, Missouri. At the time Auguste was only a teenager. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain –>

The old elm on Boston Common looking towards public library. Blown down February 15, 1876. A plaque was placed on the site of where the Great Elm once stood that says “Here the Sons of Liberty Assembled.” Image via Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts, no known restrictions –>

A trolley ambulance used to transport wounded soldiers from the Boston wharves to inland hospitals during WWI Image dated February 15, 1918 Image via Wikimedia Commons, no known restrictions –>

Bob Hope reading the Springfield Union newspaper dated February 15, 1960 Image via Alamy –>