Daily Archives: February 20, 2010

February 20th is also Sandwich Shop Day

On February 20, 2001 Orlando Montagu (a descendant of the fourth Earl of Sandwich and the inventor of sandwiches) opened the Earl of Sandwich shop in London, England.  Trading on the family name and heritage he did so to help … Continue reading

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February 20th International Pancake Day

 The Legend of Pancake Day began in 1445, when a housewife in Olney, England started baking her pancakes rather late. They were not quite finished when the church bell rang. Because she did not want to leave her pancakes to … Continue reading

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