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Christopher Columbus, stranded in Jamaica during his fourth voyage to the West, used a correctly predicted lunar eclipse to frighten hostile natives into providing food for his crew.
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Scotland made it legal for women to propose to men. The Scottish Parliament passed a Leap Year Act whereby women could propose to men. The tradition had begun in 5th century Ireland.
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MAY, 22
- Current / Future Events
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1988 –
Scott Golbourne, English footballer
1984 –
Adam Sinclair, Indian field hockey player
1984 –
Cam Ward, Canadian ice hockey player
1984 –
Cullen Jones, American swimmer
1984 –
Darren Ambrose, English footballer
1980 –
Chris Conley, American musician
1980 –
Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league footballer
1980 –
Michail Mouroutsos, Greek Olympic taekwondo gold medalist
1980 –
Ruben Plaza, Spanish cyclist
1980 –
Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey player
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February, 29
- Births
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2008,
Janet Kagan, American author (b. 1946)
2004,
Jerome Lawrence, American playwright (b. 1915)
2000,
Dennis Danell, American artist (b. 1961)
1996,
Shams Pahlavi, Persian princess (b. 1917)
1992,
Ruth Pitter, English poet (b. 1897)
1992,
Earl Scheib, American car repainter (b. 1908)
1980,
Gil Elvgren, American artist (b. 1914)
1968,
Tore Ørjasæter, Norwegian poet (b. 1886)
1964,
Frank Albertson, American actor (b. 1909)
1956,
Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines (b. 1890)
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February, 29
- Deaths
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