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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 02. 19.2025

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. 

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦2008: Fidel Castro resigns the presidency of Cuba on Feb. 19.

♦2001: Stock car legend Dale Earnhardt dies Feb. 18, after crashing at the Daytona 500.

♦1997: NBC airs “Schindler’s List” completely uncensored Feb.23.

♦1997: Scottish scientists announce they have successfully cloned a sheep on Feb. 22.

♦1968: Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated Feb 21 in New York City.

♦1962: On Feb. 20, John Glenn is the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7.

♦1954: Mass polio inoculations for children begin Feb. 23 in Pittsburgh, PA.

♦1953: The first 3-D movie, “Bwana Devil” opens in U.S. theaters Feb. 18.

♦1896: The Tootsie Roll candy is introduced Feb. 23.

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning again, Dorie... This list reminded me again of just how old I am as I remember all of the events, but the last two.

Feb 20, 2025 05:39 AM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Dorie,

Thanks for the history lesson as well as reminding me of my age!

Feb 20, 2025 06:19 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Wow, Justin Trudeau's Dad resigned all the way back in 2008. Incredible how time flies.

Feb 20, 2025 06:21 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, I totally remember watching Schindler’s List and was horrified by it. Too sad!

Feb 20, 2025 07:06 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I did not know the tootsie roll was that old. And still in demand with many candy lovers.

Feb 20, 2025 07:09 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I have lived through all of these events except one

Feb 20, 2025 07:59 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Good grief Dorie- I was around for all but the Tootsie Roll!!!! I remember getting the polio vaccine!! R

Feb 20, 2025 08:55 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Always a fun read Dorie.  Shortly after John Glenn comes walking on the moon.  We have shockingly pretty much come to a stand still since then due to the evasive answer of propulsion for long durations of time.  I wonder at what time we will step to the 'Star Trek' era.   m

Feb 20, 2025 11:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Dorie, for sharing this interesting list of fun facts.

Have a great day!

Feb 20, 2025 12:18 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I remember seeing the car crash that took the life of Dale Earnhardt and it was a bit of a wake-up call since they crash all of the time and walk away from it.

Feb 22, 2025 04:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie:

These are always a fun read, and like some others I was around for all but the tootsie roll. It's been many years since I had one of those!

Jeff

Feb 24, 2025 01:17 PM