In 1920, the German Workers Party, which later became the Nazi Party, met in Munich to adopt its platform.
In 1942, the Voice of America went on the air for the first time.
In 1946, Argentinian men went to the polls to elect Juan D. Peron their president.
In 1983, a congressional commission released a report condemning the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II as a "grave injustice."
In 1988, in a ruling that expanded legal protections for parody and satire, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a $150,000 award that the Rev. Jerry Falwell had won against Hustler magazine and publisher Larry Flynt.
In 1989, a state funeral was held in Japan for Emperor Hirohito, who had died the month before at age 87.
Ten years ago: The Senate voted by a lopsided 91-8 margin to approve the package that would give the military a 4.8 percent pay raise on Jan. 1, 2000. (The raise was included in the fiscal 2000 defense bill later signed by President Bill Clinton.) Lauryn Hill won five Grammys, including album of the year and best new artist, on the strength of her solo debut album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
Five years ago: Democrat John Kerry defeated John Edwards by large margins in Utah and Idaho, and also won in Hawaii, where Edwards ran third behind Dennis Kucinich. President George W. Bush urged approval of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriages. A 6.5-magnitude earthquake devastated an isolated region of northern Morocco, killing more than 600 people. Character actor John Randolph died in Hollywood at age 88.
One year ago: "No Country for Old Men" won the Academy Award for best picture, best director and best screenplay adaption for Joel and Ethan Coen and best supporting actor for Javier Bardem; Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor for "There Will Be Blood," while Marion Cotillard was named best actress for "La Vie en Rose." A suicide bomber struck Shiite Muslim pilgrims south of Baghdad, killing at least 56 people. Cuba's parliament named Raul Castro president, ending nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel. Ralph Nader announced a fresh bid for the White House on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Today's Birthdays: Actor Abe Vigoda is 88. Actor Steven Hill is 87. Actor-singer Dominic Chianese is 78. Movie composer Michel Legrand is 77. Actor James Farentino is 71. Actor Barry Bostwick is 64. Actor Edward James Olmos is 62. Singer-writer-producer Rupert Holmes is 62. Rock singer-musician George Thorogood is 59. Actress Debra Jo Rupp is 58. Actress Helen Shaver is 58. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is 54. News anchor Paula Zahn is 53. Country singer Sammy Kershaw is 51. Singer Michelle Shocked is 47. Movie director Todd Field is 45. Actor Billy Zane is 43. [Anyone younger, we just don't care. — Ed.]
Thought for Today: "Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." — Henry James, American author (1843-1916). [Get back to the nineteenth century & stay there, you un-American weakling!! I got your "kind" right here! — Ed.]
On February 24th, 1969, the Jimi Hendrix Experience performed its last British concert at London's Royal Albert Hall before breaking up.
In 1976, The Eagles' "Greatest Hits" album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. The new award was conceived because high sales meant too many artists were winning gold records.
In 1979, the Sex Pistols released the album "The Great Rock N' Roll Swindle."
In 1988, Alice Cooper announced he was running for governor of Arizona.
In 1990, singer Johnny Ray died at a Los Angeles hospital of liver failure. He was 63. He's known for his double-sided hit "Cry" and "The Little White Cloud That Cried."
In 1991, country star Webb Pierce died. He was 65. On that same day, comedian George Gobel passed away at a southern California hospital at the age of 71. Most people remember Gobel as a regular on the "Hollywood Squares" game show.
In 1992, actress Tracy Gold went back to work on the set of the TV sitcom "Growing Pains." She had left the show to battle anorexia.singer Kurt Cobain of Nirvana married singer Courtney Love of Hole in Hawaii.
In 1993, Eric Clapton won six Grammy Awards, including song and record of the year for "Tears In Heaven," the song inspired by his late son.
In 1994, comedian Garrett Morris was shot and critically wounded during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles.
In 1998, drummer Tommy Lee of Motley Crue was arrested for kicking his wife, actress Pamela Anderson Lee. She filed for divorce. He eventually served four months in prison. Comedian Henny Youngman died of complications from the flu. He was 91. He was known as the king of the one-liners, including "Take my wife, please." Elton John was knighted.
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