Slideshow: Today In History, Feb. 2
Today is Monday, Feb. 2. This is Groundhog Day.
Today's Highlight in History:
1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican-American War, was signed.
1887: Groundhog Day
In 1887, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, held its first Groundhog Day festival.
1914: Charles Chaplin
In 1914, Charles Chaplin made his movie debut as the comedy short "Making a Living" was released by Keystone Film Co.
1932: Duke Ellington
In 1932, Duke Ellington and His Orchestra recorded "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" for Brunswick Records.
1943: Battle of Stalingrad
In 1943, the remainder of Nazi forces from the Battle of Stalingrad surrendered in a major victory for the Soviets in World War II.
1971: Idi Amin
In 1971, Idi Amin, having seized power in Uganda, proclaimed himself president.
1980: "Abscam"
In 1980, NBC News reported the FBI had conducted a sting operation targeting members of Congress using phony Arab businessmen in what became known as "Abscam," a codename protested by Arab-Americans.
1990: F.W. de Klerk
In 1990, in a dramatic concession to South Africa's black majority, President F.W. de Klerk lifted a ban on the African National Congress and promised to free Nelson Mandela.
2005: Max Schmeling
Ten years ago: German heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling died at age 99.
2014: Philip Seymour Hoffman
One year ago: Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead in his New York apartment from a combination of heroin, cocaine and other drugs.
2014: Super Bowl XLVIII
One year ago: The Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title, crushing the favored Denver Broncos 43-8.
Birthday: Adam Ferrara
Actor-comedian Adam Ferrara is 49.
Birthday: Barry Diller
Television executive Barry Diller is 73.
Birthday: Bo Hopkins
Actor Bo Hopkins is 71.
Birthday: Brent Spiner
Actor Brent Spiner is 66.
Birthday: Christie Brinkley
Model Christie Brinkley is 61.
Birthday: Graham Nash
Rock singer-guitarist Graham Nash is 73.
Birthday: Ina Garten
TV chef Ina Garten is 67.
Birthday: Jack McGee
Actor Jack McGee is 66.
Birthday: Jennifer Westfeldt
Actress Jennifer Westfeldt is 45.
Birthday: John Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is 63.
Birthday: Kim Zimmer
Actress Kim Zimmer is 60.
Birthday: Liz Smith
Gossip columnist Liz Smith is 92.
Birthday: Marissa Jaret Winokur
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur is 42.
Birthday: Park Geun-hye
The president of South Korea, Park Geun-hye, is 63.
Birthday: Rich Sommer
Actor Rich Sommer (TV: "Mad Men") is 37.
Birthday: Shakira
Singer Shakira is 38.
Birthday: Tom Smothers
Comedian Tom Smothers is 78.
Birthday: Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing is 89.
Birthday: Zosia Mamet
Actress Zosia Mamet (TV: "Girls") is 27.
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