Historical Events
Colt Revolver
Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple times without reloading
P. T. Barnum's Disgrace
Showman P. T. Barnum exhibits African American slave Joice Heth, claiming she was the 161 year-old nursemaid to George Washington
About February 25, 1836
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 188 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces