This Week in
History….
February 11,
1254:
Westminster
Abbey, England
Earl Richard of
Cornwall summoned two knights from each shire and all of King Henry III’s
barons to meet while the King was fighting in France. This day celebrates the
anniversary of Britain’s Parliment.
February 11,
1847:
Milan, Ohio
Though he
eventually settled in New Jersey, Thomas Alva Edison was born on this day. He
is credited with many inventions including the light bulb, phonograph and even
the electric chair.
February 12,
1809:
Shropshire,
England
No could have
ever imagined the impact on religion and eduction that a single man could have.
On this day, Charles Darwin was born. Though his ideas became misconstrued, but
he simply observed that those who can adapt will endure and progress.