Lithuania ~ "Kirmeline - The Day of Serpents" Locals shake apple trees, and knock on bee-hives to wake bees from their winter slumber. (No mention ANYWHERE of any snakes! )


Scotland ~ "Burns Night". Celebrates the birth of Scotlands 'National Bard' in 1759; plenty of Haggis, neeps, tatties...... and WHISKY!!! (Now, you didn't think I'd forget THIS one, did ya?!?! )


1890 ~ United Mine Workers of America was founded.


1924 ~ The first Winter Olympic games opened at Chamonix, France.


1961 ~ President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference carried live on radio and television.


1971 ~ Charles Manson was found guilty of murdering Sharon Tate and six others.

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind