Historical Events
- Official proclamation sets April 15 as last day of grace for US silver coins to circulate in Canada
- Utah becomes the second territory in the United States to pass a law allowing women the vote, after Wyoming in 1869
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Howard, American vaudeville, Broadway, and television singer (Gay Nineties Revue), and songwriter ("Hello Ma Baby"), born in New York City (d. 1961) [1]
- Marie Lloyd [Mathilda Wood], English music-hall performer ("Oh Mr Porter What Shall I Do"), born in Hoxton, London, England (d. 1922)
About February 12, 1870
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
