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February 24

This Day in Women's History

By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

    1887: Mary Ellen Chase (writer)

    1890: Marjorie Main born (actress)

    1956: Paula Zahn born (journalist)

    1981: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement

Quote for Today

    I have come to the conclusion, after many years of sometimes sad experience, that you cannot come to any conclusion at all.

    — Vita Sackville-West

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