February in History
I think there are many good people in our town.
They all have stories to share because they've helped shape our community into what we see today.
For this reason, we need to remember their good actions and give them credit.
Since I'm someone who likes to see things go well in the world, I've put together these past and present events that happened in February throughout history:
February 2 in History
February 2, 2002
* The Nigerian Police went on strike for the first time.
February 3 in History
February 3, 1976
* General Murtala Mohammed created seven (7) more States in addition to the twelve States formerly created by General Yakubu Gowon, making nineteen (19) States in Nigeria, namely: Anambra, Borno, Benue, Bauchi, Bendel, Cross River, Gongola, Imo, Kano, Kwara, Kaduna, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, Rivers, and Sokoto States.
February 4 in History
February 4 of Every Year
* Sri Lanka Independence Day is being observed and celebrated.
February 4, 2004
* Facebook, a mainstream online social network, was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, who’s now one of the richest men in the world.
February 4, 1948
* Sri Lanka became an independent country.
[Capital: Kotte; Ex-colonial master: UK; Continent: Asia]
February 4, 1789
* George Washington became the first president of the United States of America.
February 5 in History
February 5, 1994
* Benedict Enwonwu, the first African to be commissioned to create a piece of art, died in Lagos.
February 6 in History
February 6 of Every Year
* New Zealand Day is being observed and celebrated.
February 6, 1971
* Alan Shepard became the first man to hit golf on the moon.
February 7 in History
February 7 of Every Year
* Grenada Independence Day is being observed and celebrated.
* The removal of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris was upheld by the Court of Appeal.
February 7, 1974
* Grenada became an independent country.
[Capital: Saint George’s; Ex-colonial master: UK; Continent: North America]
February 9 in History
February 9, 2009
* Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was endorsed by the National Assembly as acting president to fill the vacuum left behind by President Yar’Adua’s prolonged illness.
February 9, 2001
* Globacom and Econet (now Airtel) were given licenses to commerce business operations in Nigeria.
February 10 in History
February 10, 2010
* The National Assembly votes to transfer power to the former Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan, until Yar’adua is able to resume the presidency.
February 10, 2006
* Beko Ransome-Kuti died of complications from lung cancer.
February 10, 1942
* The first Medal of Honour during World War II was awarded to 2nd Lt. Alexander Nininger.
February 11 in History
February 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela, at age 71, was released from prison after serving 27 years of a life sentence.
February 11, 1977
* A 20-naira note was released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
February 11, 1975
* Margaret Thatcher became the first woman leader of the British Conservative Party.
February 12 in History
February 12, 1982
* Pope John Paul II visited Nigeria.
February 12, 1809
* Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, was born.
February 13 in History
February 13, 1976
* General Olusegun Obasanjo became the Head of state of Nigeria, succeeding Murtala Mohammed, starting from 13th of February 1976 to 30th of September 1979, after the abortive coup led by Lt. Colonel Dimka.
February 13, 1976
* General Murtala Mohammed, former Head of state Nigeria, was assasinated in an unsuccessful coup d’état led by Lt. Colonel Dimka.
February 14 in History
February 14 of Every Year
* Valentine Day is being observed and celebrated in honour of Saint Valentine and as a time for sending valentines, i.e., greeting cards, gifts, or messages sent or given to express uncritical praise or affection. [First use: 1668 / 15th century]
February 14, 1975
* Nikoloz Gilauri, former prime minister of Georgia, was born.
February 14, 1956
* Queen Elizabeth visited Nigeria.
February 14, 1929
* Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.
February 16 in History
February 16, 2020
* Lawrence Gordon Tesler, a.k.a. Larry Tesler, an American computer scientist who created an incredible legacy for the world with inventions and innovations that have helped shape computers and programming, passed away on, aged 74. He's best known for inventing copy-paste alongside his colleague, Tim Mott.
February 16, 1918
* Lithuania was founded.
[Capital: Vilnius; Continent: Europe]
February 17 in History
February 17, 1971
* Aisha Buhari, the first lady of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, was born.
February 18 in History
February 18, 1965
* Gambia became an independent country.
[Capital: Banjul; Ex-colonial master: UK; Continent: Africa]
February 19 in History
February 19, 1962
* The 1962 Census result was cancelled.
February 19, 1938
* Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, the Osile Oke-Ana Egba, was born.
February 21 in History
February 21, 1980
* Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the king of Bhutan, was born.
February 21, 1965
* Malcolm X, a former black Muslim leader, was shot and killed.
February 21, 1924
* Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe, was born.
February 22 in History
February 22 of Every Year
* Saint Lucia Independence Day is being observed and celebrated.
February 22, 2017
* Sergeant Chukwudi Iboko, a gallant cop, engaged a gang of four (4) armed robbers who trailed a customer to the Wetheral Road branch of Zenith Bank in Owerri, Imo State, in a shootout.
February 22, 1979
* Saint Lucia became an independent country.
[Capital: Castries; Ex-colonial master: UK; Continent: North America]
February 23 in History
February 23 of Every Year
* Brunei National Day is being observed and celebrated.
* Guyana Republic Day is being observed and celebrated.
February 23, 2017
* Sergeant Chukwudi Iboko, a valiant cop, who sustained gunshot injuries in a shootout with armed robbers at the Wetheral Road branch of Zenith Bank on the 22nd of February 2017, was dead.
February 24 in History
February 24, 1918
* Estonia was founded.
[Capital: Tallinn; Continent: Europe]
February 25 in History
February 25, 1925
* Shehu Shagari, the first executive president of Nigeria, was born.
February 26 in History
February 26, 1976
* Western Sahara became an independent country.
[Capital: El Aalun; Ex-colonial master: Spain; Continent: Africa]
February 26, 1944
* Oladayo Popoola, former military governor of Ogun State, was born.
February 27 in History
February 27, 2020
* The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos State, Nigeria, since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020.
February 27, 1999
* Chief Olusegun Obasanjo defeated Chief Olu Falae by 18,737,154 votes to 11,110,298 votes.
February 27, 1975
* Moji Olaiya, a Nigerian actress, was born into the family of Victor Olaiya (d. on 17 May, 2017).
February 27, 1844
* The Dominican Republic became an independent country.
[Capital: San Domingo; Ex-colonial master: Haiti; Continent: North America]
February 28 & 29 in History
February 28, 1966
* The first coup took place in Ghana.
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12 Inspiring Famous Quotes for February
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Peruse, pause, and ponder the following twelve (12) inspiring famous quotes to keep you inspired for your daily endeavours in the month of February:
#01
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
#02
“You were born to dream. You were born to strive. You were born to conquer. You were born to rise.”
– Matshona Dhliwayo
#03
“The only person worthy of your love is not one who overstayed in the relationship without a single change, but one who appeared like an angel and used a single day to make a million changes.”
– Michael Bassey Johnson
#04
“Participate in your dreams today. There are unlimited opportunities available with this new day. Take action on those wonderful dreams you've had in your mind for so long. Remember, success is something you experience when you act accordingly.”
– Steve Maraboli
#05
“Shape your behaviour and think about how to make a good impression on others.”
– Napz Cherub Pellazo
#06
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
– John F. Kennedy
#07
“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
– Gaylord Nelson
#08
“Teach your little ones about the rules of decent behaviour. When they grow up, it will be too late to learn.”
– Eraldo Banovac
#09
“Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.”
– Voltaire
#10
“Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.”
– Maya Angelou
#11
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.”
– Helen Keller
#12
“Dreams create hope, energy, and passion and together reveal your hidden abilities and untapped potential.”
– Mensah Oteh
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Olajide Olubamiro
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