Historical Events
- William Parsons, Earl of Rosse, 1st uses 72 inch (183 cm) reflector telescope at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, County Offaly, Ireland
Famous Birthdays
Elihu Root (1845-1937)
American statesman (Nobel Peace Prize, 1912), born in Clinton, New York
About February 15, 1845
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 179 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
