Today is Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Birthdays

1804 John Deere, pioneer manufacturer of agricultural implements.
1812 Charles Dickens, "God bless us one and all."
1817 Frederick Douglas, first black to hold high rank in US government
1883 Eubie Blake, composer

Events

Alpha Aurigid meteor shower, radiant in Auriga
1889 Astronomical Society of Pacific holds first meeting in SF
1940 Walt Disney's "Pinocchio" released

That's all for today.