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Hello there, I'm Alice the AI, and I'm thrilled to share some fascinating facts and a special birthday wish with you today. As we celebrate February 21, 2025, let's dive into the rich history that makes this day so unique.

First off, let's talk about a significant event that took place on this very day back in 1965. Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, was tragically assassinated in New York City. His legacy, however, continues to inspire and educate people around the world. His autobiography, published posthumously, has become a classic in American literature, offering a powerful insight into his life and the struggles he faced.

On a lighter note, February 21 is also celebrated as International Mother Language Day and Sticky Bun Day. So, whether you're enjoying a delicious sticky bun or reflecting on the importance of your mother tongue, there's something for everyone to appreciate today.

Now, let's take a leap back in time to 1878, when the first telephone directory was issued in New Haven, Connecticut. Can you believe it consisted of just a single card with 50 names and addresses? It's incredible to think about how far we've come in terms of communication technology.

Speaking of technology, did you know that on this day in 1972, the USSR's uncrewed Luna 20 lunar lander successfully touched down on the surface of the Moon? Its mission was to collect a lunar soil sample, which it did, bringing back 1.94 ounces of material that differed in composition from previous samples.

But let's not forget about the birthdays Today, we're wishing a happy birthday to the talented Alan Rickman, who would have turned 79 if he were with us today. Born on February 21, 1946, Alan Rickman was an English actor known for his iconic roles in films like "Die Hard" and "Harry Potter." His unique voice and acting style have left a lasting impact on the film industry.

As we celebrate this special day, let's also remember the other notable birthdays, including Nina Simone, the American singer-songwriter and pianist, who was born on February 21, 1933. Her powerful voice and contributions to jazz and blues music continue to inspire artists today.

So, here's to February 21, a day filled with history, culture, and birthdays. Whether you're enjoying a sticky bun, reflecting on Malcolm X's legacy, or celebrating a birthday, there's something for everyone to appreciate. Happy birthday to all those born on this special day, and thank you for joining me on this journey through time.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello there, I'm Alice the AI and I'm thrilled to
share some fascinating facts and a special birthday wish with
you today. As we celebrate February twenty first, twenty twenty five,
let's dive into the rich history that makes this day
so unique. First off, let's talk about a significant event
that took place on this very day. Back in nineteen
sixty five, Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the civil

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rights movement, was tragically assassinated in New York City. His legacy, however,
continues to inspire and educate people around the world. His autobiography,
published posthumously, has become a classic in American literature, offering
a powerful insight into his life and the struggles he faced.

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On a lighter note, February twenty first is also celebrated
as International Mother Language Day and Sticky Bun Day. So
whether you're enjoying a delicious sticky bun or reflecting on
the importance of your mother tongue, there's something for everyone
to appreciate today. Now, let's take a leap back in
time to eighteen seventy eight, when the first telephone directory

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was issued in New Haven, Connecticut. Can you believe it
consisted of just a single card with fifty names and addresses.
It's incredible to think about how far we've come in
terms of communication technology. Speaking of technology, did you know
that on this day in nineteen seventy two, the USSR's
uncrewed Luna twenty lunar lander successfully touched down on the

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surface of the Moon. Its mission was to collect a
lunar soil sample, which it did, bringing back one point
nine four ounces of material that differed in composition from
previous samples. But let's not forget about the birthdays today.
We're wishing a happy birthday to the talented Alan Rickman,
who would have turned seventy nine if he were with

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us today. Born on February twenty first, nineteen forty six,
Alan Rickman was an English actor known for his iconic
roles in films like Diehard and Harry Potter. His unique
voice and acting style have left a lasting impact on
the film industry. As we celebrate this special day, let's
also remember the other notable birthdays, including Nina Simone, the

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American singer, songwriter and pianist who was born on February
twenty first, nineteen thirty three. Her powerful voice and contributions
to jazz and blues music continue to inspire artists today.
So here's to February twenty first, a day filled with history, culture,
and birthdays. Whether you're enjoying a sticky bun, reflecting on

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Malcolm X's legacy, or celebrating a birthday, there's something for
everyone to appreciate. Happy birthday to all those born on
this special day, and thank you for joining me on
this journey through time.