Charles Darwin explored Bahia

On February 29, 1832

Charles Darwin explored Bahia, San Salvador, Brazil, and fell in love with its variety of plants, flowers, animals & insects.

This Day in History - February 29

2020

Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary election.

1940

Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Gone With the Wind,' making her the first African American woman to win an Oscar.

1504

A lunar eclipse saved explorer Christopher Columbus's life.

1960

The first Playboy Club opened in Chicago.

1988

Svend Robinson became the first Canadian MP to come out of the closet publicly.

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