The Associated PressBobby Meyers of Clifton, N. J. plays with an erector set, Feb. 20, 1961 -- one of the most popular inventions of Alfred Carlton Gilbert, head of the A. C. Gilbert Co.
The Associated PressActress Evelyn Brent wears hostess pajamas, chartreuse velvet trousers and sable-trimmed metallic jacket with a silver-cloth turban, Feb. 20, 1929.
The Associated PressTrough the warmth of civilization lies just beyond, this statue of Balto the indomitable lead dog who carried that famous serum to Nome, appears to be in its element during New York's heavy snowfall. The brilliantly-lighted skyline of upper Fifth Avenue in the background in the Central Park on Feb. 20, 1934.
Murray Becker, The Associated PressNew York Citys mounted police form a solid line outside Madison Square Garden on Feb. 20, 1939, to hold in check a crowd which packed the streets around the Garden where the German American Bund was holding a rally. To prevent any clash between bundsmen and counter-demonstraters, police surrounded the area with a force of 1,500.
The Associated PressThe day's hike is over. The elephants having left later, catch up with the party. The soldiers are looking for their bedding in India on Feb. 20, 1943. Left to right: Corps. Darrall McAfee of Sedan, Kansas Pvt. Jimmie M. Bartlett H. Hohn of San Francisco, California. The American soldiers sometimes had trouble getting their bedding as the elephant party did not always arrive on time because the elephants were partly wild. This was solved by having the Nagas carry all the bedding.
The Associated PressThis is a general view of the wreckage of a two-story building that housed the O'Connor Electro-Plating Company, which was destroyed in a horrific explosion in downtown Los Angeles, Feb. 20, 1947. The blast killed more than 30 and injured over one hundred others.
The Associated PressFranciscan priests give last rites to victims of a blast in downtown Los Angeles following an explosion at the O'Connor Electro-Plating Company, Feb. 20, 1947, which killed and injured many people.
MLB, The Associated PressCol John Glenn eats lunch at Grand Turk Island on Feb. 20, 1962 after he made his three orbit flight around the earth. Other man are not identified.
The Associated PressAstronaut John Glenn, the Friendship 7 Mercury Capsule is shown being launched from Cape Canavarel, Fla. on Feb. 20, 1962.
Ron Frehm, The Associated PressPop singer M.C. Hammer performs on stage at Radio City Music Hall during the 33rd annual Grammy Awards in New York City on Feb. 20, 1991.
Spencer Jones, The Associated PressManhattan Assemblyman Charles B. Rangel announces he's a candidate for the congressional seat held by U.S Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, Feb. 20, 1970. With him are his wife Alma and his son, Steven, 20 months old.
Robert E. Klein, Associated Press fileIn this Feb. 20, 2003 aerial file photo, authorities continue their work at The Station nightclub where more than 100 people died in a late night fire, in West Warwick, R.I. Ten years later, the imprint of the fire remains - including in the state's strict fire code, passed soon after the blaze, that requires all nightclubs like The Station to install sprinklers.
Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressDanny Bonaduce who used to be tired of the recognition he received from his role as Danny Patridge on the television show "The Patridge Family", is enjoying being back in the public eye in his new role as a disc jockey in Bala Cynwyd on Feb 20, 1989.
Dave Pickoff, The Associated PressActress Sophia Loren teases the hair of critic Gene Shalit in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1979. During the filming of a segment for the NBC television ?Today? show. In the background is a large photograph of Miss Loren. The segment is scheduled for airing later this week.
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Bobby Meyers of Clifton, N. J. plays with an erector set, Feb. 20, 1961 -- one of the most popular inventions of Alfred Carlton Gilbert, head of the A. C. Gilbert Co.
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