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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

February 29th



On this day (that only comes every four years) in 1940, Hattie McDonald won the Oscar for Best Supporting Female Actor for her character, Mamie in the film, "Gone With the Wind". Ms. McDonald was the first African American to win an Oscar.

Born this day in 1736, Ann Lee or Mother Ann Lee, the founder and leader of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, or the Shakers. Called Shakers for their religious dance while praying.