On this day: February 21

POSTED: 09:46 PM PST Feb 20, 2013    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Feb 20, 2013 

The Washington Monument is dedicated, Alka-Seltzer is sold for the first time, the peace symbol is born, Malcolm X is assassinated, and Nixon heads to China, all on this day.

OTD February 21 - William Petersen
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1953: Actor William Petersen, best known for the TV show "CSI" and for his roles in movies such as "To Live and Die in L.A." and "Manhunter," is born in Evanston, Ill.

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