Entertainment
Hattie McDaniel’s Academy Award Win
On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
Birth of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr. was born Creighton Tull Chaney on February 10, 1906, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory.
Pinocchio Premiers
On February 7, 1940, Pinocchio debuted at the Center Theatre in New York City.
Birth of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois, on February 6, 1911.
Disney’s Peter Pan Premieres
On February 5, 1953, Walt Disney released his 14th animated feature – Peter Pan.
Charlie Chaplin’s First Movie
On February 2, 1914, Chaplin made his film debut in a short movie called Making a Living.
Death of Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium.
Farewell to a Hollywood Legend
On January 14, 1957, we said goodbye to Humphrey Bogart.
Farewell to “Buffalo Bill”
On January 10, 1917, famed scout and showman “Buffalo” Bill Cody died.