FEB 7th THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Famous Quote Said On February 7  I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.  Thomas Jefferson, 1788 Feb 7 Birthdays 1985 - Tina Majorino 1978 - Ashton Kutcher 1965 - Chris Rock 1962 - Garth Brooks 1960 - James Spader 1923 - Keefe Brasselle 1920 - Eddie Bracken 1908 - Larry Buster Crabbe 1885 - Sinclair Lewis 1867 - Laura Ingalls Wilder 1812 - Charles Dickens Feb 7 In History 1990 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union 1985 - New York, New York became the official anthem of New York NY 1964 - Beatles first arrive in US 1940 - Disney's movie "Pinocchio" premieres 1795 - 11th Amendment to US Constitution ratified, affirms power of states This Day in Business2010 - The most watched Television program in history, as over 106 million people watch the Saints defeat the Colts in the Super Bowl. This Day in Entertainment  1961 - Jane Fonda makes her acting debut in the drama "A String of Beads" on NBC. This Day in Geography  1864 - During the Civil War, Federal troops occupy Jacksonville FL. This Day in Sports  1976 - Leafs forward Darryl Sittler sets NHL record for points scored in a game (10 points). Today's HolidayIndependence Day (Grenada) - Celebrates Grenada gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1974.