历史上的今天-Today in History 2011-02-25(在线收听

 February 25th 1986 - People power in the Philippines, long-time leader Ferdinand Marcos flees the country amid mass protests after a teed election.Corazon Aquino who ran against Markos in that election is installed as the new President. 1956 – In Moscow, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev partially criticizes his predecessor, the late Joseph Stalin.Khrushchev denounces Stalin’s cult a personality and abuses in power during a then secret speech before a communist party congress.

1836 – Inventor Samuel Colt patents his revolver; a move that eventually popularizes the weapon’s use.
1964 –"I'm gonna float like a butterfly and sting like a bee;his hands can't hit what his eyes can't see." Cassius Clay later known as Mohammad Ali becomes World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion beating Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, FloridaAnd 1943 - "Really want to see you lord.But it takes so long, my lord.My sweet lord.Hm, my lord.Hallelujah.Hm, my lord.Hallelujah.
Musician George Harrison known as the quiet one of the Bettles is born in Liverpool, England. Today in History February 25th, Tim Maguire the Associated Press.
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