Today in history

February 15

1804 New Jersey becomes the last northern state to abolish slavery.
1820 Susan B. Anthony born

2003

The world said NO to war…

In the single largest day of protest in world history, millions on 6 continents demonstrated against the U.S./U.K. plans to invade Iraq. Reported totals include 1 to 2 million in London and Rome; 1.3 million in Barcelona, Spain (a city of 1.5 million); 500,000 each in Berlin, Paris, Madrid, and New York. Smaller demonstrations are held in over 600 cities and towns across the US, including tens of thousands in several cities and 150,000 the following day in San Francisco.

Totals estimated 25 million in more than 100 countries.