Birthdays & Historical Events – February 15

1903

1903

Morris and Rose Michtom create the first Teddy Bear

Morris and Rose Michtom create the first Teddy Bear inspired by a cartoon printed in the Washington Post depicting President Roosevelt sparing an orphaned bear cub.

February 15, 1903

1943

1943

J

J. Howard Miller's "We Can Do It!" poster is displayed in Westinghouse factories. The image depicting a woman with a red and white bandana, her sleeves rolled up and making a fist served as the iconic emblem of all the women who stepped into the roles of Rosie the Riveters and war jobs like those.

February 15, 1943

1950

1950

Walt Disney's animated film Cinderella opens in theaters

Walt Disney's animated film Cinderella opens in theaters.

February 15, 1950

1965

1965

Canada officially inaugurates its Maple Leaf flag in a public ceremony

Canada officially inaugurates its Maple Leaf flag in a public ceremony.

February 15, 1965