This Week's Birthdays - Week of February 20

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Monday, Feb 20 2012 by

February 20, 1819 – Alfred Escher, was a Swiss politician and railway entrepreneur.

Alfred Escher statue (StreetView)
Alfred Escher statue

February 21, 1927 – Erma Bombeck, American humorist (d. 1996)

Erma Bombeck's House (former) (Birds Eye)
Erma Bombeck's House (former)

February 22, 1975 – Drew Blyth Barrymore, an American film actress, producer, and director.

Drew Barrymore (StreetView)
Drew Barrymore

February 23, 1868 – W. E. B. Du Bois, American civil rights leader (d. 1963)

W.E.B. Du Bois Library by Edward Durell Stone (Birds Eye)
W.E.B. Du Bois Library by Edward Durell Stone

February 24, 1955 – Steven Paul “Steve” Jobs, an American computer entrepreneur and innovator.

Steve Jobs' Garage (Birthplace of Apple Computers) (StreetView)
Steve Jobs' Garage (Birthplace of Apple Computers)

February 25, 1859 – John Burke, was an American lawyer, jurist, and political leader from North Dakota.

The Honorable John Burke statue (StreetView)
The Honorable John Burke statue

February 26, 1932 – John R. “Johnny” Cash, an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author.

Young Johnny Cash (StreetView)
Young Johnny Cash

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