@rh18bold:Today in History

Today is Monday, February 22, the 53rd day of 2010. There are 312 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1966, Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote took full power and had five ministers arrested.

In 1979, St. Lucia gained full independence from Britain after 165 years, becoming the 40th member of the Commonwealth.

Thought for Today

"The passion for setting people right is in itself an afflictive disease." — Marianne Moore, American poet (1887-1972).