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February 8

This Day in Women's History

By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots

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    1587: Mary, Queen of Scots, beheaded

    1851: Kate Chopin born

    1879: Maud Slye born

    1871: Lucy Minnigerode born

    1911: Elizabeth Bishop born

    1952: Elizabeth II formally declared Queen and Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith ( story)

Quote for Today

    The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace.

    — Kate Chopin

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