The History of 14th February to Remember
Other than hyperinflation of romance, roses and dinners
Other than hyperinflation of romance, roses and dinners … … There is something special about 14th February. What’s so special about 14th February?
No. 1 Australia currency was decimalised on 14th February 1966
Australians swapped pounds for dollars
Australia currency was decimalised on 14th February 1966. Australians swapped pounds for dollars on 14th February 1966.
No. 2 Bank of England was nationalised on 14th February 1946
Bank of England Nationalised
Established in 1694 and privately owned by shareholders, Bank of England was nationalised on 14th February 1946. Bank of England is the Central Bank of United Kingdom.
No. 3 Michael Bloomberg was born on 14th February 1942
Michael Bloomberg was Born
Michael Bloomberg was born on 14th February 1942. He is a multi-billionaire, ex-Mayor of New York and founder of Bloomberg Inc. His fortune is estimated to be $38.6 billion, one of the richest man in United States of America.
No. 4 Penicillin was introduced on 14th February 1929
The Invention of Penicillin to Sex Disease
Penicillin is used for the treatment of venereal disease such as Syphilis. On 14th February 1929, Sir Alexander Fleming introduced his by-product from the same mold and called it as penicillin a wonder drug to cure many bacterial infections.
No. 5 George Washington Gale Ferris Junior was born on 14th February 1859
Inventor of Ferris Wheel was Born
George Washington Gale Ferris Junior was born on 14th February 1859. He is the man who invented Ferris Wheel.
No. 6 The QWERTY layout you see today on your keyboard
Inventor of QWERTY Layout was Born
The QWERTY layout you see today on your keyboard is invented by Christopher Latham Sholes. He was born on 14th February 1819.
NO. 7 Perhaps what 14th of February is best known for
The Death of Saint Valentine
Perhaps what 14th of February is best known for: The death of Saint Valentine on 14th February in the year 270. When was that again?
A Special Feature on 14th February by Caproasia.
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