TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

Feb. 19, 1968

The children’s program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” created by and starring Fred Rogers, made its network debut on National Educational Television, a forerunner of PBS, beginning a 31-season run. ALSO ON THIS DATE

1473

Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Torun, Poland.

1807

Former Vice President Aaron Burr, accused of treason, was arrested in the Mississippi Territory, in present-day Alabama.

1846

The Texas state government was formally installed in Austin, with J. Pinckney Henderson taking the oath of office as governor.