february 15 to 2 1 2010 world calendar
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February 15 to 21 2010 BISS World Calendar Beijing BISS International School This calendar includes cultural and religious celebrations, birthdays and anniversaries from history which are relevant to our students at BISS. Compiled by John Lindsay (BISS ESOL/Mathematics teacher)TRANSCRIPT
February 15February 15th in History
1903 1st Teddy Bear introduced in America, made by Morris & Rose Michtom
February 15th birthday
1823 Li Hung-Tshang Chinese rebel leader/viceroy of Tsheli Canton
February 16February 16th
Mardi Gras (United States)
February 17February 17th in History
1957 Suez Canal reopens
1967 Kosmos 140 (Soyuz test) launches into Earth orbit
February 18National Day Gambia - February 18
February 19
February 19th in History1977 Shuttle Enterprise makes 1st test flight atop a 747 jetliner
1986 USSR launches Mir space station into Earth orbit
February 20World Day of Social Justice, recognized by the UN
February 21 International Mother Language Day, recognized by the U.N.
International Mother Language Day originated as the international recognition of Language Movement Day, which
has been commemorated in Bangladesh since 1952.