Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Reminder from the Calendar of Time Capsule: February 23rd Thursday February 23, 2006 12:30 am - 12:30 am This event repeats every year. Notes: On this day in1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed his first book, the Bible (estimated date). 1874, Major Walter Winfield patented a game called " sphairistike " (lawn tennis). 1886, an Aluminum manufacturing process was developed. 1886, London Times published the world's first classified ad. 1987, a supernova 1987A in LMC was first seen; It was the first naked-eye supernova since 1604. Noteworthy person born on this date:In 1633: Pepys, London England, navy expert/composer (Diary, Memoirs). ADVERTISEMENT Yes No Yes No Yes No Copyright © 2006 . Privacy Policy - Terms of Service Quote
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