This Week’s Birthdays – Week of February 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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