Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
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February 7 - Ernst Ginsberg[?], actor and film director (+ 1964)
February 11 - Henry LaBouisse[?], head of UNICEF (1965-1979)
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